And they are different in different circumstances. And they may be different from what we expect. We may wonder why Susie is so mean these days when she used to be such a nice child. We may wonder why Tommy is so messy when Marcus is so tidy. Most of this publication will talk about these differences.
Children are different at different ages.
A new baby is very dependent. We must feed her, clothe her, and protect her. But as a child becomes older she becomes more independent. About the time a child turns two she starts to become more independent. She is more likely to want to do things for herself.