Compared with the behavior of parents toward a 3-year-old child, the behavior of parents toward a 9-year-old is likely to be:

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As a child grows older and becomes more capable, parents may hold them to higher expectations and therefore be more critical of their behavior. This is a natural part of the parent-child dynamic as the child gains independence and begins to navigate more complex social situations.

Compared with the Behavior of Parents Toward a 3-Year-Old Child