Decreases as children enter middle childhood because they become more accurate in their self-appraisals. self-esteem self-criticism self-concept self-consciousness

self-esteem

The developmental task of middle childhood is to achieve industry. Industry molds the child's self-esteem. In middle childhood, the child's description of himself will include both negative and positive characteristics. In this stage, unique differences in self-esteem become increasingly stable.

watching over my siblings so they are safe.