Child Brain Development Essay

The brain is the most complex structure in the human body. To understand the function of the brain, society has compared it to a variety of different things: clock, switchboard, steam engine, machine, computer, and the web. But the web is what comes close to having similar qualities as the brain. It is stated in the video –Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks –that the neurons in our brain are analogous to the web pages on the Internet. The Internet contains more web page than the neurons in a human brain (specifically child’s brain). However, a child’s brain contains more 10x the connection than the Internet. These connections (synapses) form rapidly during the early years of a child’s life. These years (a critical period) should be utilized to stimulate and enrich a child with a copious amount of information; however, too much stimulation or too little stimulation can be detrimental. Learning this …show more content…
In other words, parents do not understand the significance of a child’s brain during the first 5 years. I was able to acquire this knowledge because I decided to attend college. But when I go home and relate what I have learned, I often feel like my sibling’s brains are not being enriched or stimulated by their parents. Because of the advancement in technology, children in today 's’ society are exposed to a vast amount of information; however, not all of the information on the web is useful or suitable for a child at a young age. For example, one day, I noticed one of my nephew (at the age of 4) watching Hip-Hop music videos on YouTube on an iPad. Not only was I concern, I was sad. As parents, it is our responsibility to filter the information in which our children are exposed to. The connections (synapse) that a child is making throughout early years should be utilized to build creativity, curiosity, and adaptability. It should not be wasted on watching music video and hearing provocative