Question

If you were an educator/guest lecturer for parents of young children, what do you think are the most important concepts for parents to understand about the role of early childhood experiences in development? Give examples about experiences parents should provide to young children and provide support for your choices.

Answer 1

The early childhood experiences play an important role in development. The bonds children form with their parents and their first learning experiences. It deeply affects their future; physical, cognitive, emotional and social development.

Researchers support the idea that childhood experiences shape the development of personality traits of a child and personality disorders as well. Thus we as adults set role models for our kids who emulate us. Hence we should be highly ethical and morally upright to nurture our kids on the right lines. If we want our kids to be honest and truthful; we should never tell lies in front of them Thus optimizing the early years of children’s lives; is the best investment we can make as a society in ensuring their future success.