Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence - Coursework Example

Response: I completely agree with this post because the mate has made a very rational and coherent analysis of the under consideration.In the development of language in a child, both nature and nurture are equally involved. Parents do play an important role in the language development. This can be estimated from the fact that children of English speaking parents first learn to speak English even if they are living in a non-English speaking society. Nonetheless, parents should appreciate their children to learn both languages in such a setting (McLaughlin, 1995).

Thus, both behaviorism and genetic theories explain the process of language development in children. Infants are guided by their parents starting from the infant directed speech to proper speech as the years pass by. I grant that basketball is a suitable sports for children but playing basketball at the age of 6 years would be a bit too early. Basketball requires quick reflexes accompanied with mental activity that is not as matured in many children at the age of 6. I would rather suggest the age of eight years for the game.

However, parents or care takers need to ensure that the child is wearing the personal protective equipment that applies. Replacement of a concrete floor with a wooden one is a nice idea! The age of 8 years is safe enough to let both girls and boys play the basketball. At the age of 6, the fundamental motor skills like walking, jumping, and running etc (Brightfutures.org, n.d.) are considerably developed but not quite developed to make a child eligible for playing basketball.   References: Brightfutures.org. (n.d.).

Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity. Retrieved from http://www.brightfutures.org/physicalactivity/pdf/EarlyChild.pdf. McLaughlin, B. (1995). Fostering second language development in young children. Center for Applied Linguistics. Retrieved from http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/ncrcds04.html.