1. 10 Important Reasons for Studying Children… 1. To learn more about the child you were; 2. To find out how children think & behave; 3. To understand growth & development; 4. To strengthen the relationship with the children already in your life; 5. To prepare you for future community, social and work situations that involve children;

2. Studying Children… 6. To give you confidence when children are placed in your care; 7. To be able to identify and take action against child abuse; 8. To see the world through the eyes of a child; 9. To be the best parent you can be someday; 10. To understand the contributions of your own parents to your growth & development…

3. The Social Sciences… By taking a course in parenting, child-care or human development, you become a… …social scientist

4. Family Studies…  Family studies is the interdisciplinary study of individuals and their families using psychology, sociology and anthropology, along with the social science study(s) of economics and political science.  Family studies might also include some aspects of the humanities disciplines such as religion, philosophy, law and education…