For parents, the happiest thing is watching their children grow up day by day. Many times, for them, the growth of their children is a beauty that cannot be missed. So what are the characteristics of children's growth and development?
The growth and development of children have stages, continuity, imbalance, and individual differences. Therefore, it is necessary to determine whether a child is in a normal developmental stage based on their specific situation. If there are abnormal growth and development, timely improvement should be made under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Periodicity: Children's growth and development have obvious periodicity, with different development speeds at different stages. For example, children grow and develop rapidly during adolescence and within one year of age, with significant height and weight development compared to other periods.
2. Continuity: Children's development may vary at different stages, but it exhibits sustained growth. If children experience long-term growth stagnation, it should be highly valued, and the reasons should be analyzed and dealt with in a timely manner.
3. Imbalance: Refers to the different developmental stages of various organs in children, with rapid brain development typically occurring at the age of 3 and gradually slowing down after that age. The development of respiration, circulation, digestion, urinary tract, muscles, and fat runs parallel to physical development, but the reproductive system remains largely dormant during early childhood and begins to develop during adolescence.
4. Differentiation: Individual differences in children are mainly related to genetics and environment. Just like children of the same sex and age, height, weight, and nerves can also vary. At the same time, the development of neuropsychology is not completely synchronous.
