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During middle childhood children enter school and a new series of experiences and skill will be learned and accumulated for later years. The child continues to develop physically, cognitively and socially. Self-esteem begins to form and friendships become an important aspect of socialization. A number of middle school children suffer with depression and anxiety and a great number of them are prescribed with medications. 1. What is the difference in height and weight between boys and girls during childhood? In the ‘tween years, an average 2-3 inch height increase per year is expected. During this period of time, girls on average are 4’10” and boys are 4’9.5” tall. Subsequently, the weight of boys and girls follows the same pattern of girls

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