Whereas early childhood includes the ages from 2 to 5 years, middle childhood can best be defined as the
A) blank slate period.
B) years from 6 to 12.
C) years from 6 to 9.
D) time of greatest gains in height and weight.

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Middle childhood is generally recognized as the period from ages 6 to 12, encompassing the elementary school years, where children experience significant growth in cognitive, social, and physical development, but not necessarily the time of greatest gains in height and weight, which often occurs during adolescence.

Whereas Early Childhood Includes the Ages from 2 to 5