FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN

BR.SARATH THOMAS CHAMAKALAYIL ,MARIAN COLLEGE KUTTIKANAM, sarathcthomas@gmail.com

INTRODUCTIONOne hundred years from now,

It will not matter,What kind of car I drove,

What kind of house I lived in,How much I had in my bank,

Nor what my clothes looked like.One hundred years from now,

It will not matter,What kind of school I attended,What kind of typewriter I used,How large or small my church.

But the world may be. . .A little better because. . . I was important in the

life of a child.

~Author Unknown.

Children are the ones who are very vital for deciding how the world is going to be after some years. So if one can do some good in the life of a child then there can be change, atleast a slightest change, in the world to come. And if most of them think on same lines then we can hope of a better future ahead

PHYSICAL FACTS ABOUT CHILDRENRecent research confirms that the first five years are particularly important for the development of the child's brain, and the first three years are the most critical in shaping the child's brain architecture. Early experiences provide the base for the brain's organizational development and functioning throughout life. They have a direct impact on how children develop learning skills as well as social and emotional abilities.Most children have a slimmer appearance during middle child hood than they did during the preschool years, due to shifts in the accumulation and location of body fat.

• As youngster's entire body size increases, the amount of body fat stays relatively stable, giving her a thinner look. Also, during this stage of life a child's legs are longer in pro portion to her body than they were before.

• Children learn more quickly during their early years than at any other time in life. They need love and nurturing to develop a sense of trust and security that turns into confidence as they grow.

Babies and young children grow, learn and develop rapidly when they receive love and affection, attention, encouragement and mental stimulation, as well as nutritious meals and good health care.The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special health care needs, are able to grow up where their social, emotional and educational needs are met. Having a safe and loving home and spending time with family―playing, singing, reading, and talking―are very important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and rest also can make a big difference.

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN……

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN

Psychological development in a human being is a dynamic process which begins at birth and matures through a series of sequential stages resulting in specific characteristic behavior. These stages are governed by genetic, familial, cultural, interpersonal and inter-psychic factors

WHAT CHILDREN NEED MOST….

Psychosocial TheoryThis theory was proposed by Eric

Erickson in 1963. Erickson concentrated on a child’s development covering the

entire span of their life cycle from infancy to childhood through old age.

Unlike Freud, Erickson emphasized the conscious self as much as unconscious instincts. Despite certain differences,

they both share some of the important assumptions which include the

following:• Development depends upon a child’s

instincts and responses of those around him or her.

• Unresolved issues from early stages of life can affect a person’s ability to deal with subsequent stages.

SOCIAL FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN

In the family, children become socialized through interactions with parents, siblings, relatives, and neighbours; once in a school setting, they need new ways of acting, relating, and socializing.

• Children who experience the security of loving parents and have strong attachments to their parents are better able to reach out to relate with others.

• Children who have had a strong attachment to a nurturing figure and see themselves as separate from this nurturing figure are ready for a group situation. Children who have not fully developed strong attachments to another person may have a more difficult time adjusting to the complexity of the social system of the school.

• According to attachment theory, children who enjoy a secure attachment relationship with their parents and caregivers use this relationship as a support to venture out and explore their environment (Maccoby, 1993). They reach out to others, return to the caregiver for support, and venture out again, going further into the world of social relationships (Ainsworth et al., 1978). As the child confidently wanders out to test the social waters, he enlarges his social world, expands his social contacts, and is more likely to learn from experience in social interaction

CONCLUSION

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