by momykids
momykids.com – Language is a basic need for humans, even from the first day people were born. Over time, people will gradually learn more about how to communicate their wants and needs to others, including you and your child as parents.
The development of communication skills a child can be seen in the following stages:
Ages infant to 2 years
Newborns up to age 3 months generally mutter type and height of different sounds. Humming and issued a gentle voices to make a baby to get attention from the environment and this makes her feel safe and comfortable.
Do not ever think we can not say much to the children of this age. Once they started to catch some things differently to anything you do, verbalisasikan action. For example, “Come, now let’s change the diaper first.” Or “I want to turn off your bedroom lights, yes.”
Perhaps you feel so stupid saying this kind of sentences on Little, but believe he was glad to hear your voice. He also will communicate with you through the action, whether it’s crying, smiling or babbling.
When Little approached the age of one year, they were able to mimic the expression seen from the closest people. He began to associate the body in a simple language through the “words”. Whether with a twist to say “hi”, and give a definite response to other forms of rejection.
By the age of 2 years, it seems that Little thought that the name itself is “no” because he often says “no” alias show attitude of defiance.
You might also be thinking that it’s the only word left in his dictionary. This is normal, really. Children in this age range able to say 60-20 words, even though they actually could understand more.
They begin to learn to make simple sentences and respond correctly to simple questions posed to him, like “It’s okay, honey?”
Age 3-5 years
In this age range occur relatively fast development of language. Children begin to combine words that are similar to a simple sentence to retell a story.
At the age of 3 years Little will be able to follow the directions in question, such as left and right. and / or repeat the line 1-2 favorite fairy tales.
At the age of 4-5 years, children begin to be able to tell though probably still confused put information about timing, like tomorrow, today and yesterday. Children will combine different ideas into one sentence, are interested in listening to a rather long story, and able to follow directions as requested.
In conversation, he can use words that describe the cause-effect relationships. Aside from being able to use words such as “may” or “should”.
Age 6-9 years
Children in this age range are eager to entertain you with their stories. They have an active imagination and the ability to add elements of drama through action and expression. They love to laugh and make others laugh hobby. That’s why the joke to be one form of entertainment that they enjoy doing.
Vocabulary they will grow in line with reading ability. Even to know how widespread their vocabulary, you might have to start diligent, industrious open the dictionary if you want disconnected when in conversation with him.
Age 10-12 years
Children in this age range are capable of learning how to talk art. They have enough knowledge about the world around and a wide vocabulary to enjoy a pleasant conversation with you. So not only limited to accomplish the task at school.
No wonder when dinner time is a very special opportunity to enjoy a fun perbicangan with ananda. You can provoke conversation by asking the things that happened throughout the day earlier.
However, children this age generally tend to have problems with behavior are less polite in spoken, such as rough way or speak crossly. Although you are so confused and sometimes provoked angry made, try to find out what’s going on behind the irreverent behavior earlier.
Very likely it appeared when the child has strong emotions but can not express it properly. To ask him to refrain from such brashness, wait until he is calm.
Use the strategy of the message itself (I-message) to tell your baby how rough words make you feel offended. Then ask him to reposition himself if treated as such. Furthermore, only then ask what he could do as his successor. Offer a number of suggestions and agree to a best solution.
source: various sources & VOA-islam