Moreover, the fact that adulthood only exists because childhood did indicates that childhood cannot receive any underestimation (Woodhead & Montgomery 2003, p. 86). The multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach serves to highlight that childhood is a critical phase in any society because many childhood experiences define the perspectives exhibited by different people in adulthood (Woodhead & Montgomery 2003, p. 43). ... There is hope that success in understanding both childhood and adolescence will develop a new platform for understanding adulthood. ... Evidently, the different discipli...

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In Never Let Me Go, Whale Rider, and The Catcher in the Rye, the the transition from adolescence into adulthood plays a vital role in the establishment of each of the protagonists' fates; while a loss in innocence results in Holden and Pai to contemplate their respective destinies, Kathy's realization causes her to succumb to what's in store for her future. Holden is afraid of change; as he starts to mature, he realizes that he doesn't want to yield to the "phoniness" of adulthood. ... When Holden first came to New York City, he was eager to commence into the wor...

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(Montessori, "The Four Planes of Education", p.1, reprinted in 2004) Montessori termed the stages from birth to adulthood "The Four Planes of Development.... Montessori's stages of development are grouped in six-year cycles – infancy/early childhood from birth to age six, childhood from ages six to 12, adolescence from 12-18, and early adulthood from 18-24. ... " At the fourth plane, early adulthood, the young adult strives for economic independence; "Help me to support myself.... The child experiences tastes and smells before it has words to describe thes...

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In the early years, children experience a number of new situations which can be both positive and negative. ... Separation is one of these new experiences both for the parent/caretaker and the child. ... According to the Telegraph article, two thirds of parents' experience feelings of anxiousness when their child first begins school. ... In order to help their children experience positive feelings and avoid anxiousness, parents must learn how to control their own behaviors. ... Shy and insecure children may also experience problems when attempting to socialize and gain acceptance in thei...

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If you handle conflict by yelling and screaming at the top of your lungs, it is likely that your child will mirror the same behavior throughout his childhood and on into adulthood. ... I will share with you my most recently remembered shining example of just such an experience. ...

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