Chapter 14 describes the rich, expanding social world of middle childhood and the personality changes children experience during these years. In this chapter, the authors:
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Discuss how self-concept, self-esteem, and emotional control develop during
middle childhood
Describe changes in parent-child relationships during these years
Assess the impact on children of parents' employment, of divorce and remarriage, of gay and lesbian parents, of poverty, and of other contextual factors
Discuss how siblings affect each other's development
Describe the formation, composition, and influence of peer groups
Examine the bases of popularity and friendship
Describe common emotional disturbances and their treatment
Identify factors contributing to stress and resilience