Seven-year-old children often push the limits by being defiant and sometimes lying This is not always a sign of bad
behavior. It can also be which of the following?
It is a sign that the child has reached emotional maturity
The child is curious about what will happen when she chooses wrong or right
It is a sign that the child should be taken to a therapist for counseling
The child will most likely continue to be disobedient and break rules.