Have strong interpersonal skills. Feel in reasonable control of their lives. Children are born with the potential to be capable. Parents help them develop this potential. Development Stages One of the most important jobs of a family is to help its children grow and develop into healthy, happy, capable people.
Children grow and change through several stages of development.
Understanding the stages your child goes through can help you respond constructively. The following briefly describes general aspects of child development. Do not be disturbed if your child doesn't fit neatly into the stages. Each person is different and experiences their development uniquely. Each family is different as it plays a role in the development of its children.