Childhood and adulthood are two crucial and defining stages in human development. These phases initiate and contribute to most of the physiological, psychological changes of a person as well social and intellectual aspects. They are both equally important since in childhood there is physical growth and during this stage, the basis for personality and character are formed which are later on consolidated during adolescence and adult life. On the other hand, adulthood encompasses building a family, growing professionally, and getting experience and wisdom. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast childhood and adulthood, and how they differ in regard to independence, education, responsibilities, and bodily differences.
Independence in childhood is not as notorious as it is in adulthood. During childhood, kids are constantly learning and stay curious towards their surroundings. As children grow, they become more independent but still depend on guidance, protection, and support. According to Lythcott-Haims (2017), a professor at Stanford University “If kids are not doing the dishes, it means someone else is doing that for them” she points out that children develop independence as …show more content…
At present children realize the various values that exist, are reinforced day by day in coexistence with different people and in the different contexts in which we are but not only education is needed, it is also needs emotional maturity, that it is due to several factors and the main one lies in the experiences that life has put on us to face because for some it has been difficult to get ahead, so being face to face with the world is a big step to acquire this virtue and this develops, later on that they could be well knowledgeable on how to be active citizens who contribute to
Independence in childhood is not as notorious as it is in adulthood. During childhood, kids are constantly learning and stay curious towards their surroundings. As children grow, they become more independent but still depend on guidance, protection, and support. According to Lythcott-Haims (2017), a professor at Stanford University “If kids are not doing the dishes, it means someone else is doing that for them” she points out that children develop independence as …show more content…
At present children realize the various values that exist, are reinforced day by day in coexistence with different people and in the different contexts in which we are but not only education is needed, it is also needs emotional maturity, that it is due to several factors and the main one lies in the experiences that life has put on us to face because for some it has been difficult to get ahead, so being face to face with the world is a big step to acquire this virtue and this develops, later on that they could be well knowledgeable on how to be active citizens who contribute to