1. FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN
BR.SARATH THOMAS CHAMAKALAYIL
,MARIAN COLLEGE KUTTIKANAM, sarathcthomas@gmail.com

2. INTRODUCTION
One hundred years from now,
It will not matter,
What kind of car I drove,
What kind of house I lived in,
How much I had in my bank,
Nor what my clothes looked like.
One hundred years from now,
It will not matter,
What kind of school I attended,
What kind of typewriter I used,
How large or small my church.
But the world may be. . .
A little better because. . .
I was important in the
life of a child.
~Author Unknown.

3. Children are the ones who are very vital for
deciding how the world is going to be after
some years. So if one can do some good in the
life of a child then there can be change, atleast
a slightest change, in the world to come. And if
most of them think on same lines then we can
hope of a better future ahead

4. PHYSICAL FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN
Recent research confirms that the first five years are particularly
important for the development of the child's brain, and the first three
years are the most critical in shaping the child's brain architecture.
Early experiences provide the base for the brain's organizational
development and functioning throughout life. They have a direct
impact on how children develop learning skills as well as social and
emotional abilities.
Most children have a slimmer appearance during middle childhood
than they did during the preschool years, due to shifts in the
accumulation and location of body fat.

5. • As youngster's entire body size increases, the
amount of body fat stays relatively stable, giving her
a thinner look. Also, during this stage of life a child's
legs are longer in proportion to her body than they
were before.
• Children learn more quickly during their early years
than at any other time in life. They need love and
nurturing to develop a sense of trust and security
that turns into confidence as they grow.

6. Babies and young children grow, learn and develop rapidly
when they receive love and affection, attention,
encouragement and mental stimulation, as well as nutritious
meals and good health care.
The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her
health and development. Healthy development means that
children of all abilities, including those with special health care
needs, are able to grow up where their social, emotional and
educational needs are met. Having a safe and loving home and
spending time with family―playing, singing, reading, and
talking―are very important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and rest
also can make a big difference.

7. TEACH YOUR CHILDREN……

8. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN
Psychological development in a human being is a
dynamic process which begins at birth and matures
through a series of sequential stages resulting in
specific characteristic behavior. These stages are
governed by genetic, familial, cultural, interpersonal
and inter-psychic factors

9. WHAT CHILDREN NEED MOST….

10. Psychosocial Theory
This theory was proposed by Eric
Erickson in 1963. Erickson
concentrated on a child’s development
covering the entire span of their life
cycle from infancy to childhood
through old age. Unlike Freud,
Erickson emphasized the conscious
self as much as unconscious instincts.
Despite certain differences, they both
share some of the important
assumptions which include the
following:
• Development depends upon a
child’s instincts and responses of
those around him or her.
• Unresolved issues from early stages
of life can affect a person’s ability to
deal with subsequent stages.

12. SOCIAL FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN
In the family, children
become socialized through
interactions with parents,
siblings, relatives, and
neighbours; once in a
school setting, they need
new ways of acting,
relating, and socializing.

13. • Children who experience the
security of loving parents and
have strong attachments to
their parents are better able
to reach out to relate with
others.
• Children who have had a
strong attachment to a
nurturing figure and see
themselves as separate from
this nurturing figure are ready
for a group situation. Children
who have not fully developed
strong attachments to
another person may have a
more difficult time adjusting
to the complexity of the
social system of the school.

14. • According to attachment theory, children who enjoy a
secure attachment relationship with their parents and
caregivers use this relationship as a support to venture
out and explore their environment (Maccoby, 1993).
They reach out to others, return to the caregiver for
support, and venture out again, going further into the
world of social relationships (Ainsworth et al., 1978). As
the child confidently wanders out to test the social
waters, he enlarges his social world, expands his social
contacts, and is more likely to learn from experience in
social interaction

15. CONCLUSION

16. My references
• www.10-facts-about.com, accessed on 19-06-14
• www.dosomething.org, accessed on 19-06-14
• www.factmonster.com, accessed on 19-06-14
• www.gvsu.edu, accessed on 19-06-14