Emotional DevelopmentEmotional DevelopmentThe emotional development of a child from birth to age 6 is not as dramatic as their cognitive development, but is also important. The following section attempts to highlight some of the characteristics which would be evident in an emotionally well- developed six-year-old, and some factors which contribute to that development. These lists are not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather to highlight some key points.
Some characteristics which would be evident in a well developed six year old in the emotional domain are included in the following list.
 | Can identify an emotional state within themselves, e.g. anger, happiness,
frustration
| Ability to empathize
| Tolerance to frustration
| Calm themselves - self control
| Positive self image
| Realistic expectations of self
| Understanding consequences, cause and effect relationships
| Tolerance of delayed gratification
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Some factors which contribute to a child's emotional development include the following:
| Loving, nurturing environment
| Nurturing - picked up when crying, changed when wet, safe, secure and
comfortable
| Accessible community services and the availability of those services
| Spiritual well-being, "Faith system" evident
| Quality parenting
| Quality child care
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The indicators above were identified by the Success By 6 Adhoc Task Force Report on Child Development: Indicators of Success and some Contributing Factors.
