"THE ADVENTURE AWAITS"
A developmental stage that is full of excitement. A colorful world that awaits to be discovered.
On a very humid Sunday afternoon, October 6, 2024, I have the opportunity to interview the very jolly and curious Xia, a 9 years old child about her wonders and journey as she walks and experiences the path of middle childhood stage.
Xia is currently in 3rd grade. She is curious and full of energy. She recently underwent weight, height and BMI check in their school. She is the tallest among her classmates and has a normal BMI, which surely makes her happy. Xia is very much interested in dancing and singing as well as playing sports such as basketball and running highlighting how great her physical balance, strength and coordination at a very young age. Xia is very active and has a strong physical body.
When it comes to cognitive development, Xia is interested in Mathematics. She said that her most favorite subject in school is Mathematics as she enjoys and is interested in numbers. Xia likes addition as well as multiplication and they are currently in the process of memorizing the whole multiplication table which she really enjoys doing. Xia is also hardworking and motivated in doing her assignments, studying and memorizing the lesson materials her teachers gave them. Xia is just like any other child, she also has a least favorite subject which is science. Her reasoning is that the teacher is so strict that instead of learning, she felt pressured to learn the lesson, which she does not enjoy very much, however, she is a determined child and is finding a way to love and understand the subject. Other activities that Xia enjoys are drawing and coloring as she enjoys looking at colorful and pretty things.
Xia is raised by a hardworking single mother. She is mature and responsible for her age. She tried to help her mother and older sister with house chores and is very understanding when her mother is stressed and tired. She gave her mother massages and is currently learning how to cook with the help of her mother and older sister.
Xia is also a social butterfly, having friends from different sections in her grade. She likes interacting and connecting with other children as well as playing with them during lunch break. As a social butterfly, there are also children that often fought with her due to misunderstanding; however, she understands that she cannot please everyone and just avoid those who fought with her to maintain peace. Xia lives with her mother and older sister and sometimes visits her father. Despite being fully raised with a single mother, she receives full support from the people around her. She was also taught to be open to her feelings and can easily form relationships with other people.
As of the moment, Xia is looking forward to the future. She wanted to be a doctor and is very excited about her journey in life. She is very much satisfied and happy with how her life is. Xia is a child full of excitement on her journey as she discovers the beauty of the world.
