Children begin to read and write early in middle childhood and can do it well by the later stages. Children learn best through 'hands-on' activity. Children usually can't sit longer than 20 minutes for any activity, but their attention span gets better with age. Children start many projects as they explore new things, but rarely finish them. Children can talk through problems and solve them.
Children begin to see themselves as 'workers'.
Practical Advice for Parents to Promote Healthy Mental Development Be patient with the more challenging, rebellious behaviors children show as they learn to think for themselves. TV violence can make children think that it is normal for people to act that way. Children need to practice activities that show caring for others. Love, caring, and positive relations play central roles in ethics and moral education. Practical Advice for Parents to Promote Healthy Moral Development Teach responsible caring behaviors by treating children with care and respect.