ACTIVITY NO, 2

6. What are some sexual concerns of boys/girls during this particular age?
CONCERNS OF GIRLS
Girls are usually conscious of breast development.
Early preparation for menstruation.
Girls need to know that vaginal secretions will be present.
CONCERNS OF BOYS
Boys are aware of increasing genital size.
Gynecomastia can occur in pre-puberty.
Boys begin to notice ejaculation during sleep or termed nocturnal emissions.
AGE
BOYS
GIRLS
9-11

Weight gain

11-12

Sparse growth of
pigmented hair at the
base of penis
Sebaceous gland
secretion increases
Perspiration increases

12-13

Pubic hair present in

pubis
Penis lengthens
Dramatic growth spurt
Breast enlargement

Breast development
Elevation of papilla
Areola diameter
enlarges.
Straight hair along the
labia
pH of vagina becomes
acidic
Slight mucus vaginal
discharge present
Perspiration increases
Pubic hair grows
darker, spreads over
entire pubis.
Breast enlarge but no
protrusion in nipples
Axillary hair is present
menarche

7. What are the different Cognitive Process of Development during School Age Period?
Concrete Operational Thought
o includes systematic reasoning
o uses memory to learn broad concepts

CONCEPTS
Decentering- ability to project oneself into others situation.
Accomodation: ability to adapt thought processes to fit what
is perceived (there can be more than one reason
for other peoples action..
Conservation- learns that a change in shape doesnt necessarily
mean a change in size.
Class inclusion- ability to understand that one object can belong to more than one
classification.

8. How do we promote the safety of school age children?

School Age Safety
They are ready on their own without direct adult supervision
By age 8 and 9, many children stay by themselves after school
As with adults, accidents tend to occur when children are under stress
Sexual abuse is an unfortunate and all-too common hazard for children
9. What are the common health problems of school age children?
Dental Caries
Progressive, destructive lesions or decalcification of tooth enamel and
dentin neglected caries result in poor chewing thus poor digestion, abscess
and pain and sometimes osteomyelitis.
Malocclusions
Is a misalignment of teeth and/or incorrect relation between the teeth of the
two dental arches. The term was coined by Edward Angle the "father of
modern orthodontics, as a derivative of occlusion, which refers to the
manner in which opposing teeth meet.
Latchkey Children
Are school children who are without adult supervision for part of each
weekday.
Sex Education
Children should be well educated of the pubertal stages and responsible
sexual practices.
Stealing
Happens around 7 years of age when child discover the importance of
money. Mother should stress the importance of property right as well as the
consequences it may bring.
Violence and Terrorism
Children basically view their world as safe, so it is a shock to them when
violence such as at school shooting or international terrorists enter their
lives
Children at this age tend to imitate and follow what they see on the TV. It
is important to filter the shows the child watches so as to prevent them
from following the violent actions.
Bullying
A frequent reason that school-aged children cite for feeling so violent that
they turn guns in fellow classmates is that they were ridiculed or bullied to
the point they could no longer take such abuse
Some children bully others, either because they want to feel more superior,
to get attention, or because it is the type of environment they live in. Its
best to talk to them about his and tell them that this should not be
tolerated. Immediate action must be made.

 Recreational Drug Abuse

Because alcohol and inhalants are available in so many homes and often
can be purchased in small stores without proof of age, these are the
commonly abused drugs of this age group.
Some become addicted to glue, thus this may cause physical effects in the
future and this must be reprimanded immediately.
Children of Alcoholic Parents
As many as one in five children live with an alcoholic parent
Such children are at a greater risk for having emotional problems
Alcoholism may have a genetic cause, so children of alcoholics are more
likely to become alcoholics
Children with alcoholic parents are prone to abuse, may it be physical or
emotional. They may also see this as something right and fun since their
parents are doing so.
Obesity
As many as 50 % of school age children are obese by body mass index
guidelines for ideal weight. Some of these children have been overweight
since pregnancy; their prepubertal weight gain makes them obese
Children who are obese tend to be laughed at or gain low self esteem from
peers, and sometimes may cause isolation and discrimination. Nutritional
teaching and guidance should be done by parents in order to aid the child,
but do not scold the child nor make fun of him. Instead, tell him the good
things that will happen to him/her if they eat right and engage in sports.
10. What are the common fears and anxieties of school age children? And how can we
address this?
Anxiety related to Beginning School: Adjusting to grade school is a big task for
6 years old. Even if they attended preschool, grade school is different: the rules
are firmer and the elective feeling is gone
School Phobia: Fear of attending school; children who resist attending school
this way may develop physical signs of illness, such as vomiting, diarrhea,
headache or abdominal pains on school days.

SUBMITTED BY:
MARY GRACE V. FUENTES
BSNII-B