Describe the possible social benefits of physical competence during middle childhood
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . School-age children who perform well physically are often more accepted and better liked by their peers than those who perform less well.
2 . This link is stronger for boys than girls.
3 . Males who are bigger and stronger are seen as more desirable than smaller, weaker males.
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