Cognitive Development: How Parents Turn Kids into Impressive Individuals by Letting Their Run Free
Parents nowadays dive into various fields of subjects so that they can find out what is best for their child. One of the fields which are often overlooked and can have serious ramifications later in their lives is cognitive development. Cognitive Development is the process of change in an individual's capacity to solve problems, think abstractly, exert self-control, learn new things, make decisions, use language, and form memories. T he benefits of cognitive development from birth to age five have been well documented. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by Dr. Frank B. Farland arrived at a 10% reduction in rates of juvenile delinquency for each year that a child was in schools in India . In addition, individuals with higher levels of education show lower rates of substance abuse problems, higher income, and better physical and mental health. From birth and continuing through the teenage years and into adulthood, cognitive development is a contin...