Age And Stage Make A Difference
MANY times WE ARE often annoyed by a child's behavior when he OR SHE is only acting his or her age. Some behavior that is hard to live with is typical of most children. For example, young children have a great deal of energy and need to be active. If WE realize how hard it is for a young child to sit still and be quiet, we SHOULD arrange for the child to use up his energy in a way that doesn't irritate him or her.
Our number one concern, whether we are two or ninety-two, is to have personal control over our lives. Young children want to be independent and to do things for themselves, so that much of their so called "bad" behavior is a sign that they are growing. After all, WE wouldn't want the child to remain a baby who is completely dependent on PARENTS AND PROVIDERS.
Preschool children have a hard time telling the difference between fact and "pretend." If children in this stage say, "I saw a bear," they may not know the difference between what they "saw" in their imagination and what they actually saw. Parents would not call the child a liar; instead, they would say, "You did?" and encourage his imagination. By school-age the child should be able to tell the difference between reality and fantasy.
Children are curious. They just naturally want to learn about things around them. They may take things apart just to see what will happen.
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