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children to learn the balance between masculine and feminine in each
of them.
• Children learn to use language at an early age, building up sixty
percent of their vocabulary in this period.
• Children have very fertile imaginations and in this period they cannot
always distinguish between fantasy and reality.
• At this stage it is important that a child develops self confi dence and a
good concept of their self and their ability.
2. TESTING AUTHORITY
• The world outside becomes increasingly important at this stage (for
example, schools, teachers and friends, which the child will integrate
into his/ her world view.
• Other role models besides the parents will emerge, such as teachers
and friends.
• Children may start t