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This 7 page paper discusses the way parents over emphasize learning with their infants to the detriment of overall development and well being of the child. Quotes cited from texts of experts in field. Bibliography lists 6 soruces.
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is a natural cycle to everything. Seeds fall, sprout, grow, produce their own seeds and the cycle begins again. However, in our haste to take advantage of the learning potential
of the very young child, are we doing so to the detriment of that natural developmental cycle? Erik Erikson, considered one of the worlds leading experts on the stages
of a human life span, states that these stages must be reached and overcome in order for the child to progress to the next stage. What seems to be a
variance with this long held concept is the modern parents obsession with intelligence and performance of academic skills. When, in fact, what needs to be paramount in the early years,
is parental bonding. A baby, obviously, is almost completely dependent on his caregivers for the fulfillment of all his or her needs. This trust is built up by the
consistent satisfaction and stimulation provided by his caregivers. Interestingly enough, Erikson also stated that the type of trust that is developed during this time is not only a trust
of the caregivers, but it also aides the child in having trust in himself and his ability to communicate his wants and needs. However, if a babys wants and needs
are contingent on the baby performing some basic skill, then what has the child internalized? Sadly, Erikson also notes that those infants whose needs are not met and who are
not shown affection, will develop a deep seated sense of mistrust and a type of general apathy sets in that may never be undone. In these instances, states Erikson, if
the mistrust is severe enough the child will give up ever having his needs met and may internalize that his very existence is not meaningful. Are we not seeing this
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