Maturation and Development
As we get older,
we can recognize that it's inappropriate for us to become furious. When we were
younger, we had no idea how to manage our emotions, including our anger. We are
gradually maturing and growing up because we have learned to regulate our anger
and because we have changed our attitudes as a result of entering society.
Reaching Maturity
When a one-year-old child begins to walk, we can consider him to be mature
enough to have grown up and developed the ability to walk; in the future, he
will likely grow even more.
Arnold Gesell developed the idea of maturity in 1940 and stressed the importance of nature in human growth.
(Gates and Jesild) Growth that happens erratically in a
variety of settings or without certain imitation conditions, such practice and
training, is referred to as maturation.
Mature behavior is defined as having reached this stage without any
formal education or training. Being mature originates from within. When we
don't require any form of instruction or practice, it's regarded as maturity.
According to KINGSLEY, behavior-driven growth and development of our
physical structure do not alter the process of maturity.
Maturity is the process of development and growth that results in changes to
our physical shape and behavior. Maturity is the cause of all of this.
Characteristics of
Maturation
1. An automated procedure
Mature development is an instinctive process that occurs naturally; we do not
need to learn anything from the outside world.
2. Important for acquiring knowledge
To acquire any skill, we must be old enough—that is, we must have grown to the
point where we are ready to master the skill.
3. Growth completion
Complete growth is the precursor to maturity.
4. Internal Modification
When the time comes, this transformation begins within of us; we don't need
anything external to help us reach adulthood.
5. . Sum of Gene Effects
Hereditary factors also affect maturity
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6.Development and Growth
Development and growth lead to maturity. Maturity is only attained when we mature and grow.
7. Absence of training prior to maturity
When we teach someone who lacks maturity how to become mature, it is useless
because he won't be able to learn the skill; instead, he will only be able to
remember what he knows. Mature people mature naturally over time, and only then
will training be helpful to them.
8. Condition of Learning
It is only advantageous when we reach adulthood, at which point we will
discover more about it. Therefore, being mature is a prerequisite for learning
the abilities of maturity.
Development
In development, growth is also important. A human will undoubtedly evolve if one exists, and this development includes mental, emotional, and physical growth.
Growth is a continuous process that can be observed and quantified, whereas development is more complex because it cannot be measured. Individuals develop at different rates; for example, some kids may mature later in life than others.
Definitions: A progressive sequence
of changes in coherent patterns oriented towards the goal of maturity is what
Harlock defines as development.
Stevenson states that the study of behavioral changes across the course of a
person's life is related to development.
Characteristics of
Maturation
1. Not consistent in every person
Individual differences in development mean that while some children will always
be able to express their feelings clearly, others won't be able to do so.
2. Rely on both environment and heredity
Development is influenced by both nature and heredity since genes are passed
down from family members and have a significant impact on development.
3. Consistent
While in heredity we know for sure that his parents are like this, thus this
child can be like this, in development we can tell how the child is developing,
how it is happening, and how far it will go.Though we may only speculate,
genetics allows us to know more.
4. Gradual and requires patience
from the moment of the child's conception till its passing. This means that
development happens gradually and never stops—that is, it doesn't stop until a
person dies.
5. Maturation and learning lead to development
One indicator that a youngster is growing and learning is development.
Love: Your child's
development will be better and he will remember how wonderful his parents are
if you speak to him and treat him with more love.
Security: When the timing is right,
we support the child and help him feel secure with his parents. When a child
feels secure, his development is excellent.
Independence: Some parents want to stay with their kids and constantly monitor them; this is wrong; instead, kids should be allowed some independence so they can pursue their own interests and grow as individuals. He might be aware of his parents'Identities When it loads, he arrives.
Support on an emotional level — You should be able to empathize with the child,
feel the same emotions they do, and be there to support them when needed.
Play: A child's intelligence grows
quickly while they play. He has a lot of questions, which he asks and also
befriends new people
.Acceptance as an Individual: Parents ought to show their child affection rather than harbor animosity.Parents should wait for their child and not chastise them if they don't act on their lack of speech promptness. If he eats, you shouldn't make him eat; instead, you should inquire as to whether there is a problem before acknowledging the situation as it is.
Respect for oneself: The youngster
ought to respect himself and not feel obliged to touch his feet at every
opportunity. Greetings to all of you. You should not use force to do any of
this; by doing so, you are turning teaching moral principles into a game.