These journeys form the basis for pre-adolescence. Gaining early success in these areas is extremely important for positive self-esteem. Social and emotional development Attachment to friends grows during this stage. Children want to continue to play with friends and don't like to be interrupted.
Friends are likely to be the same sex.
Tattling is a common way to attract adult attention and to help learn the rules. Give your child lots of positive feedback for good behavior, and let your child help define the rules. This will not only build self-esteem, but will cut down on the negative behavior of tattling. To win, to lead or to be first is valued. Children in this age group are competitive, they try to boss and are unhappy if they lose.