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During early childhood, children are more interested in the approval of their parents and teachers than they are in the approval of other children ; ;

after they have been in school a few years, their interest in playmates of their own age increases, and their interest in adults decreases ; ;

the child who had once considered it a treat to accompany his parents on picnics and family gatherings now considers it a bore.

In late childhood the influence of the group on the social behavior of the child continues to increase ; ;

the group sets the styles in clothing, the kind of play engaged in, and the ideals of right and wrong behavior.

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