Children are individuals who are in a range of developmental changes starting from infants to adolescents . Childhood
is a time of growth and development that starts from infants ( 0-1
years ) , age play ( 1-2.5 years ) , pre-school ( 2.5-5 ) , school age (
5-11 years ) to adolescence ( 11-18 years ) . In children there is a range of changes in the growth and development of the range that is fast and slow . In the process of development of the child has physical, cognitive , self-concept , coping patterns and social behavior . Physical characteristics are all children physical growth may not be the same but have different and growth. Similarly, cognitive development is also experiencing growth are not the same . Sometimes children with rapid cognitive development and cognitive development are sometimes too slow . It can also be influenced by the child's background . The development of self-concept has been around since the baby , but
not yet completely formed and will experience growth with age in
children ( Aziz , 2005) .
Children are individuals who are vulnerable because of the complex developments that occur in each stage of childhood and adolescence . Furthermore , children also are physiologically more vulnerable than adults , and have limited experience , which affects their understanding and perception of the world . ( Slepin , 2006) .
Children are not miniature adults , but as a unique individual . Principles and this view implies that the child should not be looked at from the physical size as adults but children as unique individuals who have a pattern of growth and development towards maturity process . The patterns of these are to be used as benchmarks , not only his physical form but the ability and maturity .
As a unique individual children have different needs from one another in accordance with the age growth and development . These needs may include physiological needs such as nutrition and fluid requirements , activity , elimination , rest , sleep , and others . In addition to the physiological needs , children as well as individuals who are also in need of psychological needs , social , and spiritual . It can be seen on the stage of development of the child age ( Aziz , 2005) .
Children are individuals who are vulnerable because of the complex developments that occur in each stage of childhood and adolescence . Furthermore , children also are physiologically more vulnerable than adults , and have limited experience , which affects their understanding and perception of the world . ( Slepin , 2006) .
Children are not miniature adults , but as a unique individual . Principles and this view implies that the child should not be looked at from the physical size as adults but children as unique individuals who have a pattern of growth and development towards maturity process . The patterns of these are to be used as benchmarks , not only his physical form but the ability and maturity .
As a unique individual children have different needs from one another in accordance with the age growth and development . These needs may include physiological needs such as nutrition and fluid requirements , activity , elimination , rest , sleep , and others . In addition to the physiological needs , children as well as individuals who are also in need of psychological needs , social , and spiritual . It can be seen on the stage of development of the child age ( Aziz , 2005) .