Child Development

The family is the primary influence on a child’s development from birth to adulthood. Family life affects a child more than any other factor, including friends, school, and neighborhood. It is the family that provides love, support, security, and stability. William D King of ABA Advisors will explain how family life affects child development. 6 Factors Affecting Child Development in Family Life Values According to William D King, one of the most important things that families can do for their children is to instill in them a set of values. These are the fundamental beliefs that guide our behavior and shape our character. Families vary in the values they hold dear, but some of the most common include honesty, respect, responsibility, cooperation, and compassion. Family Structure The structure of a family also has an impact on child development. In a traditional nuclear family, there are two parents (usually a mother and a father) and their children. In recent years, however, there has been an increase in alternative family structures such as single-parent families, stepfamilies, extended… Read More »How Family Life Influences Child Development