Topic > Social-emotional development in early childhood:...

(p. xii, PLF, VI) Around age 5, children seek support from caregivers, forming and maintaining a good relationship with their parents, and have limited attachment to the person who cares for them, known as parental attachment. (p. 16, 17 PLF, V1) Children may seek guardian approval if they are in a difficult situation, partnering with a family member, or attending school without their parent. For example, Mia will seek approval if she wants something and has no attachment issues when attending school. Mia is demonstrating attachment to her parents by seeking approval or attending school without the presence of a classroom assistant. Around age 5, children seek support from their instructor or caregiver, forming and maintaining a good relationship with their instructor known as a close relationship with teachers and guardians. (p. 18 PLF, V1) For example, Mia likes going to school every day, listens to the teacher and follows the rules. Mia demonstrates close relationships with teachers and caregivers by listening and following directions when at school. Around age 5, children form friendships with other children and the friendships are more significant, known as friendships. (p. 20 PLF, V1) For example, one day Mia came home from school and said "look what Bella gives me",