Overlooked In-Between Years - Herbert W Armstrong - April 1985

Herbert W Armstrong

Part Five: THE PLAIN TRUTH ABOUT CHILD REARING - Why should child rearing be the most misunderstood issue facing parents today? We pick up the story, in this installment, with the preadolescent or early school years. The preschool years are crucial in a child's development. So are the earlier school-age years roughly ages 6 to 12. These are the preadolescent years, just before the stressful time of puberty when a child begins his or her transition from childhood to adulthood. The preadolescent years lay the foundation for the teen years. It is an important time that in large measure determines the course for subsequent years. At this age, children are still young and pliable. You, the parent, will at this time set them on the road to either success or failure. When children become teenagers, it will be much more difficult to alter already established patterns of behavior. By instilling right habits in your children before they become teenagers and young adults, you will make it easier on them-and on yourself-later on. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library