Children

Between the ages of six to twelve, children take strides forward in building their own identity. At this stage in life, family, elementary school and community each play major roles in a child's development. In order to build confidence and a sense of positive self- and family-worth, a child needs regular, stable contact with significant figures as a model for emulation and for imparting values, behavioral habits and limits. Children at this age who are exposed to neglect, violence or abuse, and children who experience deprivation that influences their proper development, respond with behavioral and emotional problems.