You picked up your daughter, who is 9 years old, from soccer practice after a difficult day at work.She asks you whether you are OK and says that you seem to be unhappy with something.Is this perceptiveness in a child her age unusual?

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Children in middle childhood, generally considered to be ages 6-12, typically develop a greater understanding of their own emotions and the emotions of others. They may express this understanding by being perceptive and asking questions about how others are feeling. Therefore, it is not uncommon for a 9-year-old to notice that someone else is unhappy and inquire about it. Choice A is not necessarily accurate in suggesting that a child who is perceptive about others' emotions will automatically have a career in counseling or psychotherapy. Choice B is unlikely, as children typically learn about emotions through real-life experiences with people, rather than just from what they see on TV.

You Picked Up Your Daughter, Who Is 9 Years Old