This stage of
social emotional development occurs because of the tremendous growth
in their abilities at this age. They are feeling increasingly smart from all
the learning they are doing in school and from the attention they are receiving
from teachers and other adults. They are reading, spelling and
learning a lot about the world around them. They feel smart and
therefore, act smart.
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October 16, 2015
Smart & Sassy 6 year olds - The Terrible 6's
6 year olds have attitude? Is there something called the Terrible 6's? This is common
behavior in the six year old but not frequently talked about. This
behavior usually emerges around entrance to kindergarten and lasts for
1-2 years. It is characterized by a "know it all" attitude, high self
esteem, talking back to adults and the belief that they can do
anything.
This
stage is not really a negative time but parents do have to get a
handle on their sassy attitude and the talking back. It is
important to be consistent with discipline at this stage and set clear
guidelines about unacceptable behavior. Your child will quickly learn
that they will receive more positive attention from you if they are
respectful of you and others.
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