Young Bart says to his friend "What do you want to play at recess today, war or forts?" His comrade, Yevgeni, replies "Why don't we try something different today and play with the girls?" Completely aghast, Bart yells back "Are you crazy?? Girls have COOTIES!" Which stage of personality development is Bart likely in, according to Freud?

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Bart is likely in the latency stage of Freud's stages of personality development, which occurs between the ages of six and puberty. During this stage, children typically focus on same-sex friendships, school, and hobbies, and they often show a lack of interest in the opposite sex, sometimes even expressing disdain or disgust, as Bart does with his comment about "cooties."

Young Bart Says to His Friend "What Do You Want