SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT FROM AGES 4-6

FOUR YEARS OLD

• Form friendship with their playmates
• Childen begin to share and learn how to take turns
• Children this age frequently seek approval by parents
• Often bossy inconsiderate and fighting is common

FIVE YEARS OLD

• More out going and talkitive than they were at age four
• Play best in groups of 5-6 children
• Children start developing respect for their belonings and others
• Children usually start school at this age
• Develop social skills

SIX YEARS OLD

• Social relations are often characterizednby friction,aggresion, and stubborness
• They frequently disaggree with peers and want to do things their way
• Often dont want to share toys with peers
• Likely to become jealous of others children toys.
• Friendships are usually ofnthe same sex

FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

• During infants years, children become attached to their parents
• They look to feel important in the family
• Parents approval is very important to the child
• Usually if parents are divorced, the child will experience more stress