1. Human Development The Childhood Years 0-12 yrs

2. Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development Sensorimotor Preoperational Concrete Operational Formal Operational

3. Prenatal influences

4. The basis of a right character in the future man is made firm by habits of strict temperance in the mother prior to the birth of her child.... This lesson should not be regarded with indifference. {AH 258.3} Prenatal influences

5.  Every woman about to become a mother, whatever may be her surroundings, should encourage constantly a happy, cheerful, contented disposition, knowing that for all her efforts in this direction she will be repaid tenfold in the physical, as well as the moral, character of her offspring. Nor is this all.

6. Prenatal influences  She can, by habit, accustom herself to cheerful thinking, and thus encourage a happy state of mind and cast a cheerful reflection of her own happiness of spirit upon her family and those with whom she associates. And in a very great degree will her physical health be improved. AH 259

7. Prenatal Influence--Father  Quality of sperms at conception  Down syndrome (47 chromosomes instead of the standard 23 pairs)  Father’s age  Father’s exposure to toxic chemicals  Use of alcohol

8. The Preschooler 0-6 years  Rapid physical growth  Development of language and vocabulary  Builds up a foundation of self- conscious emotions Empathy Compliance Self-control  Development of relationships

9. Learning of Preschoolers  Learning through play  Development of reading, writing  Pre-school  Development of self-concept  Moral development

10. Social growth  Children between 3 and 5 begin to learn what behavior is socially acceptable and what is not.  Set limits, but important to focus on the child’s positive behavior.  Stimulate your child’s social interest. Teach them to care, cooperate and serve.

11. Social growth  If your child is bullied, he needs to learn what options he has in dealing with the aggressive child. If your child is the bully, help him to understand his own behavior and help him reach goals in an acceptable way.  Children need to develop courage—to be willing to meet challenges and solve them. Parents need courage as well.

12. Emotional Growth  Emotional development influenced by supportive environment, your understanding and encouragement  The child is extremely egocentric

13. Emotional Growth  Fear separation from parents  Cry easily; one crying child sets other children crying  Express their needs by crying; when needs are met, crying stops  As the child goes to school s/he learns to control crying behavior

14. Emotional Growth  When a tantrum is used against parents, Use time-out Ignore the behavior  All young children have stress, and this is expressed thro’ headaches or stomachaches  Become attached to adults who show love and acceptance of them

15. Emotional Growth  Jealousy in 18 months to 3.5 years Usually on arrival of new baby Other children are around

16. Moral growth--Kohlberg  0-3 years Sense attitudes of respect, joy and a connection with Jesus Can identify pictures of Jesus and say His name Will fold hands (briefly) for prayer before food and bedtime; can kneel for prayer

17. Moral growth--Kohlberg  4-6 years Learns the difference between right and wrong Parents need to establish limits and administer discipline when necessary The concept of God as a loving caring Father is developed

18. Moral growth--Kohlberg  7-12 years Learns the difference between right and wrong Parents need to establish limits and administer discipline when necessary The concept of God as a loving caring Father is developed At age 7, many children commit their lives to Jesus if guided to By age 12, many may request baptism

19. Moral growth--Kohlberg  7-12 years The decision-making process is learned through modeling Learns to reason and make choices  Learns to obey rules in the home and in school If guided, gradually learns self-discipline

20. Laying the Foundation  In His wisdom the Lord has decreed that the family shall be the greatest of all educational agencies. It is in the home that the education of the child is to begin. Here is his first school. Here, with his parents as instructors, he is to learn the lessons that are to guide him throughout life--lessons of respect, obedience, reverence, self-control. The educational influences of the home are a decided power for good or for evil. They are in many respects silent and gradual, but if exerted on the right side, they become a far-reaching power for truth and righteousness. CT 107