Nine-year-olds are learning to act responsibly. They are: 

●      working to comprehend the rules and apply them in multiple settings.

●      growing their independence. 

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

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

●      balancing homework and extracurricular activities while contributing to their household (doing chores and following rules and expectations).