Being aware of the capabilities of each stage in a child’s growing life is important. This is to ensure that no unnecessary expectations or demands are made on the child.
It is quite simple to be able to provide for the basic necessities of a child such as food, clothing, shelter and others. However when it comes to providing the nurturing element in a child’s life a little more thought and energy needs to be exercised. There are some general guide lines that can and should be followed to ensure the emotional health development of a child.