*Children and Childhood*

Unfortunately child do not come with handbooks, being a mother of a rambunctious two year old, I understand that sometimes a little guidance is needed. This is where the study of childhood development may help. Children come into this world as blank slates, their family and the community molds them into different members of society. By studding childhood development, we can understand the changes that occur from birth to adolescence. This allows individuals to understand action that at times may be frustrating or confusing. With the understanding of childhood development, we can take steps to ensure that our children grow up in a constructive and encouraging environment.