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Middle childhood is a time of rapid physical and emotional change. The beginning of adolescence and the end of childhood brings with it complex emotional and physical changes, and changing social needs.

Kids in this age group strive for greater independence from their parents. They seek increasing contact with other children and show a growing interest in peer group response and acceptance. Their sense of identity grows as they develop and strengthen their individual personalities.

The transition from primary to secondary school can be challenging both academically and socially. The quality of relationships with family, school staff, neighbourhood and community members plays a significant role in helping children at this age to develop strong self-esteem and a positive outlook. By the age of 14 most kids have well developed interests at school and in the community.

Based on the limited data available, Kids Stats builds a picture of the situation of our children in middle childhood. Kids Stats monitors:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Child abuse
• Domestic violence
• Serious injury
• Death due to transport fatalities, drowning and fatal assault 
• Victims of Crime