Asked by kk

Samara is nine years old and has started to struggle with getting ready for school. She tells her mom that she hates the way that she looks and doesn’t like any of her clothes. Her mom has noticed Samara expressing concern not only about her appearance but also about failing or not meeting expectations. This is likely because school-aged children often experience issues with:

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sympathy.


happiness.


intelligence.


self-esteem.

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self-esteem.

At school age children increasingly compare themselves to peers and form evaluations of their abilities and appearance, which can lead to worries about looks and failing to meet expectations.