62 percent of parents believe these observation skills do not surface until a child reaches the age of 2 months or older. 26 percent of all adults and 23 percent of parents of young children believe that a child as young as six months will not suffer any long-term effects from witnessing violence. Child development research has proven the opposite. The overwhelming majority of adults realize that reading and talking with a child promotes intellectual growth. Yet 31 percent do not feel child care fosters such growth.
Research shows, however, that play is crucial at all stages.
Research shows this is an unreasonable expectation. 61 percent of parents and 62 percent of all adults condone spanking as a regular form of punishment. 88 percent of parents support paid parental leave. 73 percent of parents and 65 percent of all adults support government financial aid to help families pay for quality child care. All rights reserved.