Children want to learn more and show that they are social creatures. When a child shows that learning is happening, parents need to encourage and teach him. Early Childhood The early childhood stage is an enjoyable learning experience as children begin to attend preschool and demonstrate that they can communicate more effectively with adults and other children. Middle Childhood Children attend school during this stage and learn age-appropriate academic concepts. Children also learn the behavior of other students whose behavior is inappropriate. The child must decide which path to take in life when children do not follow the rules in the classroom. Children have reached the age of moral reasoning and must make decisions based on what they have learned in life up to that point. Adolescence During this period in a child's life changes occur both mentally and physically. The adolescent child begins to understand more abstract concepts in school. He or she faces multiple moral dilemmas and must decide for himself what is best. Soon