Middle Childhood Flashcards
what are 5 characteristics/milestones of kids 6-11 yrs old
- slow & steady growth
- peer relationships
- less self-centered & more goal-oriented
- lose primary teeth & grow adult teeth
- sexual curiosity & preoccupation
how much do kids in middle/late childhood grow per year
2-3 in
how much weight do kids in middle/late childhood gain per year
4.5-6.5 lbs
which gender is physically bigger at the end of childhood
girls
which gender has a faster bone maturation rate & which race has earlier bone development
girls; african americans
list changes in body characteristics of kids in middle/late childhood
- center of gravity lowers causing posture to change
- muscle strength increases
- pelvis tips back, chest broadens & flattens, shoulder round
- face elongates & matures
malocclusion can affect what
chewing, facial relaxation, appearance
about how many kids in mid/late childhood have malocclusion
75%
when do kids first begin to lose their teeth
6-7 yrs
how many adult teeth replace the 20 baby teeth
32
at what period is there a peak in antibodies
middle/late childhood
list healthy vitals for kids in middle/late childhood
- 90 bpm
- 100-60 mmHg
- 20 respiration
50% of kids in mid/late childhood have this condition that generally doesn’t need intervention
heart murmurs
what are the pros & cons of motor development in kids in mid/late childhood
increase strength, endurance, & coordination; tires & frustrated easily
what fine motor skills can kids 6-7 yrs do
print letters & tie shoelaces
what are motor skill milestones in kids 7-8 yrs
- graceful, smooth, steady, & controlled movements
- preference of pen/pencil
- print smaller & learn cursive
- play instruments
what are motor skill milestones of kids 9-10 yrs
- increase strength, endurance, & interest in activities
- team sports
how do kids in middle/late childhood react to their family inside & outside the home
inside = hostile
outside = defend & support
what is major characteristic of relationship development in kids in late/middle childhood
same sex relationships that are generally numerous & short
At 7-8 yrs, kids begin to engage in reciprocal relationships. describe this relationship
based on genuine feelings & appreciation; intense, serious, & intimate; share possessions & feelings
at what age do kids become more group oriented?
8-10 years
describe how kids in middle/late childhood develop when regarding relationships
- wider sense of community
- worship behaviors
- highly value peer opinion & choose group leaders
- want positive family/adult relationships
what happens to sibling relationships at the end of middle/late childhood
moodiness increases & the relationship becomes strained
what are fears of kids in middle/late childhood
physical harm, divorce, illness, dying
as kids begin approaching puberty throughout late childhood, the desire for this will increase
privacy
what are the 3 elements of bullying
bully, victim, & bystandere
describe a BULLY
person who picks on individuals for instant gratification from victim response; may be loner, shy, sensitive, or cry easily
if a BYSTANDER fails to assist the victim against the bully, the bystander may feel this
guilty & powerless
s/s of bullying
- bumps & bruises
- sleeping problems
- irritability
- poor concentration
- problems w/schoolwork
- missing belongings/money
- frequent unexplained psychosomatic complaints
- running away/suicide
latchkey kids make up what fraction of kids
1/4
who are less likely to get into trouble: latch key kids or non-latchkey kids
latchkey kids
define CONSERVATION
mass, volume, & weight don’t change even if some quantity is arranged to appear differently