Which of the following statements describes school-age children (6-12 years) during development?

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Which of the following statements describes school-age children (6-12 years) during development?

During the school-age years, motor skills continue to sharpen, with eye–hand coordination and overall physical control improving steadily as kids practice through sports, writing, and daily tasks. They also begin to exercise more independence, making more choices and taking on greater responsibility in routines and activities. This period brings growth in self-concept and moral understanding, so they can experience feelings like guilt or shame based on how well they follow rules or meet expectations. Socially, they may show emotional shifts such as withdrawal or shyness in new or challenging situations, which is a normal part of adapting to peer relationships and new environments. The other statements aren’t accurate because reading and writing typically begin before age ten, independence does not stop but increases, and social–emotional changes do occur during this stage.

During the school-age years, motor skills continue to sharpen, with eye–hand coordination and overall physical control improving steadily as kids practice through sports, writing, and daily tasks. They also begin to exercise more independence, making more choices and taking on greater responsibility in routines and activities. This period brings growth in self-concept and moral understanding, so they can experience feelings like guilt or shame based on how well they follow rules or meet expectations. Socially, they may show emotional shifts such as withdrawal or shyness in new or challenging situations, which is a normal part of adapting to peer relationships and new environments. The other statements aren’t accurate because reading and writing typically begin before age ten, independence does not stop but increases, and social–emotional changes do occur during this stage.

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