Characteristics Of Children's Childhood, Changes That Parents Need To Know

Illustration of the childhood of girls (Pexels/Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA - Childhood is an important stage in the development of a child. This period begins after going through the toddler phase and before entering retirement, generally around the age of 6 to 9 years. Although it is often considered a period of play and learning, this period also brings significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes to girls.

Physically, the most obvious changes are seen in high gain and weight. According to the CHOC Children's Health of Orange County, children aged 6 to 9 generally increase by about 6 to 7 cm per year. While weight gain ranges from 2 to 3 kg per year.

Understanding the characteristics of childhood in girls is very important, not only so that parents can monitor their health, but also in order to provide the right support according to their development needs. Reporting from various sources, here are a number of childhood characteristics for women.

In most girls, breast growth has not started as a child. Although there are those who startipation at the end of childhood, most of them only experience it when they enter their early teens.

When menstruation times arrive, breasts usually start to grow, often pimps with normal mild pain and will subside over time.

2. Pinggul Hasn't widened

The body shape of a girl at this time is still relatively small and has not shown a big difference between boys. The waist has not widened and the waist size is still the same proportion.

The new changes will occur when menstruation begins, where the hips widen and the waist becomes slimmer, marking a more mature body shape.

3. Not Yet Growing Smooth Hair

Another physical feature is the lack of fine hair in certain parts of the body. In general, fine hair only begins to appear after the initial quote is seen. This is one of the easy-to-recognizable distinctions between childhood and youth.

4. More Independent

Childhood is also marked by increased independence. Girls are able to take care of themselves, such as bathing, brushing teeth, or preparing school supplies without assistance.

Girls also enjoy contributing at home, for example helping to sweep or tidy up the bed. This independence is an important provision when they enter the teenage phase.

5. Sound Still Soft

Change of voice in girls is not too drastic as in boys. However, in childhood, their voices tend to sound softer and higher.

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6. More Active and Agile

The faster physical development makes girls more active. They begin to master more complex motor skills, such as playing bicycles, dancing, or participating in sports at school.

This physical activity also plays an important role in the development of their bone and muscle health.

Parents need to know the above characteristics considering that childhood is a golden period to build children's physical, mental, and emotional foundations. The right assistance in this time will help them grow up to be healthy, confident, and ready to face challenges in the future.