Biological, Psychological And Social Aspects Of Child Development

Child development refers to the intricate biological, psychological and emotional changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence, as the individual progresses from dependency to increasing autonomy. These changes are strongly influenced by family and cultural backgrounds, genetic, physical development, environmental influences, health, poverty, personal choices, parents, divorce, demise, foster care , school, siblings, peer pressure and related experiences and most of all transitions.

Child behaviour is affected by inherited traits. Exterior influences, physical development, personality, likes and dislikes and temperament. Once a child is exposed to peers on a daily basis there behaviour is impacted by the influence of others, a desire of group recognition. Children with strong
Healthy eating can stabilize children’s energy, sharpen their minds and help them focus. Healthy eating again relies on factors that include family financial eligibility i.e. If they can afford good nutrition. Cultural i.e what family background believes in eating habits, social aspects. Working parents relying on junk and ready meals for children ,unawareness of parenting skills deprives children. Fewer hobbies/ activities compared to longer TV or gaming times are key destroyers. The negative behaviour development can leave children either with lack of appetite or comfort eating to tackle their depression and stress. Childhood obesity and peer pressure can develop anorexia, insecurity and lack of confidence. Lack of good nutrition affects child's concentration in school and activities, they lose interest or exhibit in appropriate behaviour, their is lack of confidence and increase in lethargy. Transitions in circumstances or sudden and certain illness/disabilities can also cause similar affects, child may withdraw from eating normal or develop excessive