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At this stage, your child's rapid growth rate begins to slow but picks up again during their late elementary years. They should have established fine motor skills and desire to do all-or-nothing when doing activities. Because they have busy days and are still very active, they requires about 10-11 hours of sleep every night.

At this stage, your child is very sensitive to criticism because they desire approval and affirmation from others. Although they previously could make friends easily, they are even more cooperative now when playing with others.

At this stage, your child desires group acceptance as they develop more permanent friendships and are selective about who their friends are. They will compare themselves to others and even boast about their abilities. You may even find that they enjoy talking about themselves more now than before. In their relationships with others, they develop a rigid sense of fairness between what is right and wrong.

At this stage, your child needs help linking Bible truths to real-life experiences. Linking the truths within Biblical lessons to their personal lives can be challenging, as it requires implementation. Your child may show a desire to help and serve, as they are finding the enjoyment in being service-oriented.