CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Children are more likely to express anger when they are tired or hungry. If a child has begun experiencing separation anxiety, parents should avoid leaving him with others until he outgrows this stage. An infant’s positive feelings toward her parents are based on the fact that the parents meet her physical needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Secure attachment. Children who have a ‘secure’ attachment are generally able to be comforted by their caregivers when distressed and to use their caregiver as what is known as a ‘secure base’ from which to explore their environment when they are not distressed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The important event in this stage is feeding. According to Erikson, theinfant will develop a sense of trust only if the parent or caregiver isresponsive and consistent with the basic needs being meet. The need for careand food must be met with comforting regularity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Studies have shown that infants as young as one month-old sense when a parent is depressed or angry and are affected by the parent’s mood. Understanding that even infants are affected by adult emotions can help parents do their best in supporting their child’s healthy development.