Social Competencies 32. Planning and decision making Children begin to learn how to plan ahead and make choices at appropriate developmental levels. Children interact with adults and children and can make friends. Children express and articulate feelings in appropriate ways and empathize with others. Resistance skills Children start developing the ability to resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations.
Children try to resolve conflicts nonviolently.
Positive Identity 37. Personal power Children begin to feel they have control over things that happen to them. They begin to manage frustrations and challenges in ways that have positive results for themselves and others. Sense of purpose Children report that their lives have purpose and actively engage their skills. Positive view of personal future Children are hopeful and positive about their personal future.