: Children are capable of complex thought, but they lack life experience [17, 23]. They might tell a lie that is easily debunked because they haven't learned what is believable yet [17].
: "Child" is singular; " children " is the irregular plural [4, 9]. CHILDREN
: Kids are less in control of their emotions; expect more frequent "highs and lows" and reactions driven by being overwhelmed [17]. : Children are capable of complex thought, but
: Help them plan with a clear beginning (introduction), middle (a problem), and end (resolution) [1, 10]. : Kids are less in control of their
: While you shouldn't "dumb down" plots, keep sentences clear and avoid overly complicated structures that might lose a young reader [19]. Writing Child Characters (Fiction)
: Encourage children to write their own stories without worrying about mistakes. An adult can sit with them to help "stretch out" sounds for spelling [15].
To write realistic child characters, avoid making them "mini-adults" or overly "angelic" [23, 31].