They also have the added benefit of doing something they enjoy and that will give them personal pleasure. These are the children who have the self-confidence to try something new on their own.
Understanding child development can also help caregivers and educators recognize when a children are not working to their potential. In such cases, it is not lack of ability that is keeping them from succeeding, but something psychological, emotional or physical that is acting as a barrier to their goal attainment. The earlier such difficulties are noticed, the more chance there is get the children the help that is needed and turn the situation around in a relatively short period of time. Caregivers, teachers and mentors who take the time and effort to consider development are understanding and respect individuals for who they are, rather...
They act as wonderful role models for children, who see how it is the right thing to accept people for their own individual progress in the development stages. The caregivers are planting the seeds of compassion, which is one of the most important things a growing child can learn.
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