Factors that Influence Child Development
Basically, it can be divided into two parts: nature and nurture. Nature -nature is generally known as the gene carried since born. Genetic is a discontinuous variation where it cannot be modified or influenced by environment. Through genetic factor, one would be different in terms of blood groups and inherited diseases. For example, parents who have inherited diabetes from their parents might born a baby who inherits diabetes too. Besides, genetic also affects one's characteristics (e.g. temperament) -Next, maternal nutrition. During pregnancy, a mother should have a balanced diet which include all the nutritious food from the food pyramid. IF a mother does not have sufficient intake of nutrients, the newborn might have deformities during birth or stunted physical and mental growth(e.g. Down Syndrome). -Apart from that, mother's health. Expected mothers need to have enough nutrients and rest in order to give birth to a healthy baby. Also, expected mothers need to learn t...