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Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

Home and family experiences

These can include family size or how parents choose to raise their children. For
example, children are more likely to develop language quickly if parents and adults
talk to them often, read stories with them and ask them questions. Children with older
brothers and sisters may join in their games, meaning that they are used to playing
with others and their social development is quite advanced.

Natural interests and characteristics

Some children have particular interests which may affect how and when they develop.
For example, a child who particularly enjoys building with blocks may have well-
developed fine motor skills from balancing and co-ordinating the blocks, and may be
able to concentrate for longer periods than is usual.

Limited or lack of opportunities

A child’s sequence and rate of development could be affected by limited, or a lack
of, opportunities to develop new skills. For example, parents may discourage their
children from playing outside or may not read and talk to their child very often.

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