It begins with the development of attachment and later, trust and self confidence. Children need to feel safe, secure and loved to grow emotionally. Social development refers to a child's ability to get along with other people. Play is very important in social development. Through play, a child learns to deal with the social world around him.
Children develop in different areas at the same time.
All of these skills are developing together. Heredity Heredity sets the limits or potential for growth. Other factors determine whether or not this potential is reached. Genes within the chromosomes of the cells hold the specific messages for one inherited trait. A gene or a combination of genes may give a child the potential for certain abilities or personality.