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After this chapter, you should be able to:
- Describe the social emotional theories of development
- Examine the importance of positive friendships and peer relationships
- Describe self-understanding in childhood
- Identify the types of families children are part of
- Explain aggression, antisocial behavior, and bullying
As children get older, their experiences allow them to develop a more realistic understanding of themselves, including both their strengths and weaknesses. This developing self-concept is influenced by messages they receive from their peers, their family, and the media.[1]
- Child Growth and Development by Jennifer Paris, Antoinette Ricardo, & Dawn Rymond licensed under CC BY 4.0 ↵