When we look at the child from 3 to 5 they are beginning to want extra attention, in group contacts, as they are playing and learning what its like to cooperate with other kids. They have an interest in sex, genital differences and the birth process. They have task to achieve like sexual identification and ability to relate with all around them. The basic traumas are becoming more vivid as they become apart of Nursery School and Kindergarten. Being away from homes for half a day is exciting and interferes with other interest like TV at home. If the parents are lose in morals, the children will find it difficult to understand there sexuality. Masturbatory intimidation will become difficult to deal with, because of seductive parents. Mothers that are to dominate will many times prevent healthy growth in many areas. Fathers that are too passive also will hinder growth in social skills. They are going to experience symptoms of adaptive breakdowns; such as Anxiety status and reactions, phobic reactions-compulsions neurosis. Then psychophysiology reactions like, gastro intestinal disorders, speech disorders, bladder disorders, skin disorders and personality disorders. Also need to be aware of behavior disorders and learning disorders. As one observes the child’s growth it is very important to know what is normal from abnormal and if any questions call professional in the health field. This is the age when growth in all areas of a child life needs to be fulfilled. They are experimenting and finding out what is right from wrong, by the consequence of wrong. Right is always a blessing and they enjoy fulfillment at this age and will benefit others by there actions, attitude and behavior. So learn to know when to reward and when to meter out punishment or discipline. Learn to guide your children by what you do and say as a role model; for that is the way children learn the most. Are you walking in the light of knowing the truth, the way, and the life, as taught in the Bible? Study the Bible to show your self an approved workman that need not be ashamed, but rightly knowing the truth. |