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A child’s personality changes as he or she starts searching for his or her own identity.

A child’s personality changes as he or she starts searching for his or her own identity.

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Shawn Lim

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SINGAPORE – As parents, we have seen our children through their adorable toddler years, hugged them when they were sad or scared, and held their hands through stressful times in their lives. But at some point, they seem to turn into stubborn and defiant individuals. What happened?

The reality is that a child’s personality changes as he or she starts searching for his or her own identity.

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