The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-06
Children Initiate Parents
BehGUiOr--ChiLdC OuSuLtant

Parents must first establish ex-
emplary patterns Of behavicrism
and conduct IL they desire their
children to develop into grown-ups
with sound moral values, who can
easily adjust themselves to the
problems Of adult life, Miss Har-
riet c. Nash, consultant on nursery
education for the Connecticut state
Department Of Health, told the
Beth e Sisterhood yesterday after
noon.
StresSing that parental love and
affection and the security Of home
life were the most important fac
tors in the development Of children,
Miss Nash pointed out that many
youngster Of the slums has
risen to great leadership simply be-
cause he found the proper love and
guidance with. in the home how
ever lowly. She also pointed out
that adult character Is formed dur
ing the first seven years Of life.
IF you don't want child 10
lie, don't tell him to inform Mrs
Jones you're not home" the speaker
advised. II you want your child to
have sense Of hunor, OF compassion,
and integrity, then express those
qualities. Teach him to laugh az
his minor problems. to learn how TO
handle the major ones Of his early
years so that he may become self
reliant in his later life"
A child grows from "who-nesS 20
the speaker stated. ex-
planning that q child first counts
for what he is. It is during this
period that he must be assured that
be is loved, appreciated, and Is Sc
cure within the family realm. The |
to the stage Of what
ness" Miss Nash said, transpires /
when the youngster first journeys |
'orth to the outside world. contacts
elatives others than his immediate
'amily, and friends, and is sud-
iently evaluated for what he is
Is during adult life.
This period occurring between
he ages Of two to seven years is
he most difficult in child develop
nent, Miss Nash emphasized. and
S one which requires the complete
understanding OF parents who must
levote their time and energies to
lelp the child think, feel, and I'M
Ierstand his surroundings.
Pointing to the fact that children
{ this age group follow a set pat
ern of behaviorism during each
ear. Miss Nash urged parents 70
tempt 70 understand their con-
uct and handle it with inteili-
ence and guidance rather than
,oldings. ACCOMPLISHMENTS. and the
Cd. Il
The So-called mischievous two {
she explained, constantly
Iimbing. cropping and experiment.
q, is merely following the natural
attern Of developing his body and
ind. To subdue the intense activ-
les to this youngster. Miss Nash
iyised anything that provides
lythm such as a rocking chair or
ie jingling Mother Goose Rhyme.
When the child reaches the age ;
three years, Miss Nash warned, /
Is time for the parents to perk
, their own behavior. for it Is at L
Is age that the child begins to I
rm habits Of imitation, and rec
nize the emotions of adults such o
pain, happiness and sympathy. !
lildren Of this age group also '
come interested in adult activities
ch as cookery, driving cars or cut {
lg lawns.
The fourth year of life Is per- I
Ips the most important one in .
rly development, Miss Nash ex-
aimed, because the child becomes s
ually as interested in the outside =
rid as in the home. and during Y
Is period may become confused or g
Iorganized. II is also the children :,
this age. the speaker explained, =
10 become the bad word" Of
lders and the gigglers. A year .
er he Is likely to become n show
and At seven, the child falls
20 an easier routine and begins n,
adhere to the adult behavior 81 =.
tern, she said. =
These are all phases OF time, II
d parents must have the humOr y
d patience to meet them, the n
'aker said. ee
70 assist parents 10 make their II
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