Child Development

Child Development

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to expand the boundaries of our knowledge by exploring some relevant facts and figures related to Child Development. This phenomenon plays an essential role in developing the personality of the child as the child grows up. To live a satisfying and momentous life, two areas are very important for the individuals. Interpersonal relationships and intellectual capability development defines the proper development.

Child development is distributed in multiple dimensions that differ according to context and impact on child behavior. Numerous things simultaneously influence the mental, physical, and emotional development of the child. Child development is determined according to these three principle dimensions which defines the behavioral consequences of a child as he grows up. All these three states are interrelated to each other; lack of concern on any of these dimension affect the other two subsequently (Charlesworth, 2010). Behavioral responses of child are consequences of experiences he had in his early stages of life. It is essential to address the key areas related to child development that may create potential problems in normal upbringing of child (Berk, 2000). In this paper, the author will analyze different articles, reflecting key issues related to the role of parents in Child development, the article's utility to professionals, and perceived strengths and weaknesses of the study.

Discussion & Analysis

According to Collins (1990), Child experiences in early stages of life, relationship with family members, close attachment with parents, and social upbringing affects the behavioral formation of a child which defines the behavioral stimulated responses either positive or negative (Collins, 1990).

In the article, Collins (1990) agreed that child development is holistic concept. Minute things which may appear to be insignificant for the parents may have noteworthy impact on child condition which initiates undesirable behavioral actions by the child. Adolescence and ...