Why is the ability to maintain attention especially important in middle childhood?

A. The environment becomes more dangerous.
B. Parents expect their children to be able to understand and accomplish simple directions and tasks.
C. That is when children enter school.
D. They are able to leave their yards and must remember how to return back home.


Answer: C

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