Unhealthy study habits, bullying, body image issues, family instability, issues related to peer group, social environment are mainly causes of the issues
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Strength and athletic skills are improved whereas growth is slows
Health is at its best compared to any other time in the life span but respiratory troubles are common
Memory and language skills increase along with logical thinking
Egocentrism diminishes and collectively doing things are understood
School and education becomes most important
Some children develop special education need at this stage
Friends become important and the self-concept and identity becomes complex affecting self-esteem
Control shifts from parent to child with co-regulation
