Finding out why Children Do What They Do.
Pip the parrot says: you're perfectly fine! Image: courtesy of Ms Author Childhood is the most vulnerable part of a human’s lifetime. This is where it all begins, a moment where a parent or guardians could fall short or do it right. That’s why the things a child is exposed to at this stage in life are very crucial. The things a child is exposed to during their infancy will shape their future and the way in which they perceive things, others, and even themselves. An average child is born with a brain that’s a quarter of that of an average adult. At 3 years old, they have 80% developed brain, and by 5 years it will be 90% developed. They are not born with a fully developed brain. The brain develops with experiences, but what kind of experiences are those ? So early experiences are important, whether positive or negative. Their problem-solving skills, empa...