The little boy tuned up to cry harder. No one had died. His parents were getting a divorce. Older 5s can be combative, tense, emotional. It's hard to stop the tears or the explosions.
Sixes have short attention spans, delicate feelings and incredible energy.
They're interested in the notion that babies grow inside mothers, and they're curious about sexual roles. My favorite thing to do is play. I never get mad. My favorite story is Doghouse for Sale . My favorite holiday is Christmas.