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:

Question

(1 point)
Responses

sympathy.
sympathy.

happiness.
happiness.

intelligence.
intelligence.

self-esteem.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

self-esteem.

Children in this age group often become more aware of their appearance and the perceptions of others, which can significantly impact their self-esteem.