2. INFANCY STAGE(0 TO 5 YEARS)
Age of infancy is marked by an increase of independence on the part
of the baby as he is able to sit , stand and walk at his own will.
The basic foundation of physical , mental and personality
development are laid in this stage.
3. According to ADLER infancy prepares the style of life.
It lays down the entire program for the future life of the
Child.
FREUD is also of the opinion that within 4 or 5 years the child
becomes what he has to grow in the coming life.
HURLOCK calls it a dangerous age referring to a large number of
deaths of children in this period.
She labels this age as an appealing age since the helplessness of the
child appeals and pleases many adults particularly the poets and the
artists.
4. IMPORTANT CHARACTERSTICS OF
INFANCY STAGE
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:
1. Size and Weight
2.Changes in proportion
3. Bones and muscles
4.Teeth
5. Nervous system
6. Digestive system
8. FORMS OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
1.Negativism
2.Aggression
3.Quarrels,teasing and bullying
4.Rivalry
5.Competition
6.Selfishness
7.Freindship and co-operation
8.Social approval
10. CONCLUSION
The development of child during infancy takes place
at a very rapid speed . Hence the environment of the
child should be healthy and good for the development
of the child and should help him to receive education
. It is the duty of the teachers, the parents , the
guardians, the social reformers , the government , the
guidance workers and the psychologists to pay proper
attention to the education of infants.