The social development of children takes place primarily within the context of the school and does not seem to be influenced by factors such as culture and the norms of society.

Children’s social development is fairly predictable, while during adulthood, the choices regarding lifestyles become more divergent.

Adults seem to be comfortable with the increasingly rapid social and historical changes, while children have to incorporate these changes into their functioning.

During childhood, social developmental contexts are more extensive than during adulthood.