Growth and Development: School-Age and Adolescent Patterns

Describe the Erikson and Piaget stages for ages 6-12, and describe what they mean

Erikson: Industry vs. Inferiority

Piaget: Concrete operations, beginning around 7

• Wants competence, achievement and real responsibility

• Understands logic when connected to real situations

• Values school and same-age peers

• Compares self with others

• Increasing privacy and modesty

What can a nurse do to support a child from 6-12?

Use models, let the child practice, give attainable goals, maintain school and peer contact

Identify the Erikson and Piaget stages for ages 13-18 and describe them.

Erikson: Identity vs role confusion

Piaget: formal operations

• Peer opinions importnat

• Developing identity and independence

• Can consider abstract concepts and future consequences

What can a nurse do to support a child from 13-18?

Address the adolescent directly, protect privacy, provide confidential time, explain confidentiality limits and include them in decisions