Parents should be given full license to fantasize a limitless potential for their child, Ehrensaft says, but they must be careful not to lose their grip on reality and aggrandize their child for their own glory. Time that parents put aside just for their child, says Ehrensaft, is often filled with whirlwind activities designed to bring pleasure to the child. For many families, these moments are scarce indeed. Two or more languages in early childhood. Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service.
Children study longer and play less, a report says.
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