Ten-year-olds understand what it means to act responsibly. They are: 

● working to understand rules and apply them in multiple settings. 

● working to grow their independence. 

● progressively taking care of their bodies (eating right, exercising). 

● learning to grow healthy relationships (managing their feelings and impulses, empathizing and working through conflict, being dependable, and keeping promises).

● prioritizing extracurricular activities and homework, and 

● contributing to their household (completing chores, cooperating with rules and expectations).