As children move through middle childhood, their definitions of "self" generally become more:

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As children move through middle childhood, their understanding of self becomes more realistic as they gain a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and become more aware of how they are perceived by others. They also begin to develop a more nuanced understanding of their identity, recognizing that they have different selves in different contexts (such as at home, with friends, or at school). This is a more realistic and complex understanding of self than they had in early childhood, when they tended to see themselves in more simplistic and concrete terms.

As Children Move Through Middle Childhood, Their Definitions of "Self