Many parents are extremely worried and concerned about the actions of their children. Parents believe that their child's behavior is just as much of reflection of the child, as well as the parent. That is why parents with children ages 6-12 are always wondering if their child is acting appropriately.
Most children act like they know everything at some point and time in their lives. It can even be a daily power struggle with your children surrounding daily routines. Most times this is just typical and normal development of children. Give them time, and soon you will see that they will eventually grow out of this behavior.
Just like adults children want to be the best, brightest, most efficient in as many things as they do. Your child will experience healthy dosages of disappointments, but this is how children learn, grow and develop. Learning that it is ok to try your hardest and not be the best is very important. It will help their confidence out even when they don't come in first.
Also, going against authority figures is a normal and age appropriate. Of course, it is extremely frustrating to experience these acts of "rebellion", but it is a normal behavior that is seen, if not all, but 95% of children.
As the child becomes older they will also show signed of becoming irritable or frustrated easily. The great skill in parenting is to realize when these things are not normal. When they extend too long, or when it's not good for your child. When in doubt, it is always good to seek professional help.
A qualified mental health provider will quickly and easily help you to distinguish between appropriate development and when your 6-12 year old, is experiencing something more serious (i.e. depression, anxiety, etc.)
But for the most part, typical behavior for 6-12 year olds may not be things that parents like to see in their children. But it's all part of them growing up and becoming independent. Enjoy the time because before you know it, time will fly by and your child will be a grown up.
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Jason Johnson (MSW) has spent many years working with hundreds of challenging toddlers through teenagers diagnosed with A.D.H.D, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, and Bi-polar.
He has worked with children and their families in hospitals, mental health facilities, and he continues to go into client's homes until this very day. Jason works with boys and girls (ages 2-19) with SEVERE emotional/behavioral issue from various ethnic backgrounds, races, and religions.
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