1. Why Study Children?

2. I. To understand children A. You will more fully appreciate all characteristics of human development. 1. child development – the study of how children grow in different ways – physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. 2. Understand why children are dependent, how affection fosters their emotional growth, and he need for guidance. B. your powers of observation improve.

3. C. You will begin to see why children act, feel, and think as they do. 1. Predictable, appropriate behavior for every stage of life a. behavior – a way of acting or responding D. You will be able to apply your learning to everyday life.

4. E. You will learn practical techniques of caring for every stage of life. 1. confidence F. You will discover that children are fun.

5. II. Understand yourself. A. You will learn what makes you you. B. You developed from the child you once were and will continue to develop into your adult self. 1. experience, education and life’s situations help that process C. All children are similar in some ways. D. Every child has characteristics that are unique

6. E. Development continues throughout life. III. Thinking about your future. A. Your career. B. Being a parent or not, the responsibilities.