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Children 7/e Book Cover
Children, 7/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas, Dallas

Physical Development in Early Childhood

Essay Quiz



1

Your neighbor has just become aware that his son is left-handed. He's particularly concerned because he remembers that as a child he was left-handed and was forced by his teachers and parents to use his right hand, something he believes caused him emotional problems. But he has observed that people who are left-handed have problems with even simple things, like using scissors. What would you advise him about his son?
2

Your favorite elementary school teacher has kept track of you all these years and remembers what an excellent student you were. He knows that you are taking this class in child development and has asked you to talk to the parents at their next PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) meeting. The parents have specifically asked to have you discuss the “normal” development of preschoolers. They have also asked about sleep problems and ways to foster healthy development for their children. What will you tell them?