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Question
What are the characteristics of early childhood?
Answer in Brief
Solution
Early childhood extends from 2 years - 6 years of age.
The characteristics of this stage are -
- The child becomes physically independent.
- It is the 'preschool age' as the child begins going to preschool, e.g., nursery school is the first step in formal education.
- Many children experience 'separation anxiety'.
- It is the 'pre-gang age' as the child begins to mix around and form friends.
- It is the 'questioning age' and 'age of curiosity' as the child is curious about his/her body, and the surroundings and hence asks many questions.
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