The psychosocial theory of development contends that the main dilemma children face in middle childhood is Erikson’s industry versus inferiority, in which industry is the desirable outcome and is fostered by positive… Skills that allow children to develop emotional intelligence and emotion regulation during middle childhood include emotional awareness and coping strategies, which can increase resilience and positive coping in children

Interactions with supportive caregivers allow children to regulate their emotions in multiple settings and to learn and follow emotional display rules They use coping techniques that can help them to develop resilience and adapt in the face of adversity

industry versus inferiority — Erikson’s fourth psychosocial stage of development, describing the way children construct their sense of success and accomplishment in work tasks, such as school. emotional display rule — culturally and context-specific defined social rule for outwardly displaying emotion. resilience — ability to successfully adapt and respond to stressful events. externalizing behavior — behavior that is negative or harmful and external to a person, including aggressive behavior, rule breaking, and other negative behaviors that are more social or interpersonal.