Sequence of development involves patterns which children go through and these are called milestones. Usually one area of development will finish before another one begins. If a child finds it difficult meeting a milestone it may delay the sequence of development. An example of sequence of development is that the child learns to walk before it can run.
Rate of development involves a time frame which is linked to the childâ€TMs age. The rate of development may be quicker in some children than others, thus the rate of development varying from child to child, for example one child may walk at the age of ten …show more content…
These are all measured in timescales and will vary from child to child as we are all unique individuals and we all develop at different rates, thus making the milestone achievements just a guideline and it is not set in stone. It is important to note that the sequence of development will always stay the same but the rate of development can vary and can be influenced by other factors such as social background, nutrition, health, learning difficulties and …show more content…
Living in a community that has limited access to social opportunities and towns that have less money to invest in offering children the opportunity to attend social clubs so that they can take part in extracurricular activities. Parents cannot afford to pay for these activities compared to parents in affluent areas that can afford to send their children to clubs and extracurricular activities. • Stress: Children and young people can be subjected to stress which is sometimes unintentionally put on them by parents, school or society. They may even find that the media influences the way in which they should look and behave. Stress can lead to the child or young person feeling insecure and uncertain about aspects of their lives. A nervous child will find it difficult to focus positively of all aspects of their lives. It is important that a parent takes the correct steps to make sure that