The mind may block out bad experiences that happened at a young age as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from emotional harm and distress. This can be a way for the mind to cope with trauma and maintain psychological well-being.

Yes, children do learn language through analogy by making connections between new words and concepts they already know. They use their existing language knowledge to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases based on similarities to known words or patterns. Analogical reasoning allows children to expand their vocabulary and grasp complex linguistic structures.

A characteristic of a bully is the intentional and repeated use of power or aggression to intimidate, harm, or control others, often in a situation where there is an imbalance of power. Bullies may also lack empathy for their targets and exhibit patterns of controlling or manipulative behavior.

Being calm allows you to think more clearly, make better decisions, and handle challenging situations more effectively. It can help reduce stress, promote positive interactions with others, and improve your overall well-being.

Common characteristics of suicidal thoughts and feelings include a sense of hopelessness, intense emotional pain, feeling like a burden to others, a desire to end the pain, and a belief that suicide is the only solution. These thoughts may also be accompanied by feelings of isolation and disconnection from others.

Kids often tell people what to do as a way of asserting their independence and control over their environment. They may also do it to feel important or to test boundaries and see how others will respond to their requests. It is a normal part of their development as they learn to navigate social interactions and relationships.

Parents can help children develop by providing a nurturing and supportive environment, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities, setting boundaries and discipline when needed, fostering a love for learning, and encouraging independence and problem-solving skills. Regularly spending quality time with children and being positive role models are also important in their development.

People shape the reality they experience through their attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors. These elements influence how they interpret events, make decisions, and interact with others, ultimately affecting the way they experience and perceive their surroundings. By being mindful of these factors and actively working to shift their perspectives, people can influence their reality and create a more positive and fulfilling life.

It is for many, absolutely. I watch my nieces and nephews discover the world, and look up into the sky, and see things for the first time, and it is amazing. They trust immediately, and give wholeheartedly. There is no sarcasm or bitterness there. We only learn those things as we become "mature." Children can become overjoyed by a simple game, or even approval from a parent. They work hard to solve simple tasks such as tying their shoes, and they know that they have done a lot. They believe in themselves, and haven't learned self-doubt or despair. A child would never write the paragraphs below, but would instead teach you a game that you can play in the dirt, wherever they are.

Adults should allow children their innocence... it is we who corrupt them, and destroy their hope. Not the other way around.

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Ideally it should be, and in days gone by, like in the 19th century and before, it was in the US. At least it was for a short period in a child's life. But soon enough, children then had to grow up quickly and assume some hard chores and tasks around the house and fields and had to care for siblings in large families. Some, at very early ages, also had to take factory jobs or other jobs outside the home to help support the family, but in terrible safety and health conditions. The innocence was rapidly exchanged for responsibility.

In the late 1940s and 1950s, in post-war "baby boom" years, mothers were back at home from war jobs in the factories. They could again concentrate on caring for the kids and were being encouraged by "Uncle Sam" to return to domesticity, to settle back into a dependent role, and to create and nurture families. Along with fathers, home from war with new industrial age jobs to support their wives and children, these newly strengthened family units allowed for a return to a period fostering childhood innocence. This lasted for almost two decades. Children were sheltered by parents who were determined to provide better for their children and protect them from the uglier side of life. Parents wanted to prolong the innocence of their children and make their lives happier and better than their own had been during the Great Depression and World War.

With the 1960s and Viet Nam era the grim realities of warfare were brought in living color into American homes and the innocence of childhood was again lost at an early age from this constant display of death and destruction. News reports were full of crimes, war, race tensions and riots, government corruption and assassinations. The presence of the Cold War with "bomb shelters" in backyards and nuclear blast drills held in schools, made the fears of the world again spread into the family homes. Children were becoming desensitized to the horror displayed daily on the TV with broadcasts filmed directly inside the war zones. They heard of "POW" and "MIA" and saw the injured soldiers and the caskets of the killed soldiers from their towns and families returning from Viet Nam. They had to learn to shield themselves with a hard exterior from these images and stories to which they were more and more exposed. Innocence again lost.

In today's world that trend continues, terrorism, war, crime, child abuse, neglect, and molestation, and all sorts of societies' ills are continuously beamed in to the homes of children via TV news reported even more directly and live from the world-wide locations around the clock, 24/7. Younger children are subjected to this as they are "entertained" and baby sat by the TV while both parents work. If they are not turned calloused and emotionless by these constant negative images and forces, the parents are to be commended for controlling their access and preserving their innocence as much as they can. Still many of the very young today can become quite hardened and innocence is lost.

Worse, non-nurtured kids, perhaps in imitation, commit horrible delinquent acts that may also be a result of the dissociation and desensitization. Cruelty to animals is not unknown among juvenile delinquents. Younger and younger children use and abuse alcohol and drugs. And, most horribly today, there is the tragically grim reality of juvenile suicide in America. In most of all the rest of the world, childhood innocence is a luxury that is and has always been only available to the wealthy. Innocence is impossible to maintain on an empty stomach or in the middle of a war zone where there isn't even the benefit of its being removed through the lens of a camera. Childhood should be a time of innocence, wonder, joy, safety and security; in a perfect world it would be. But for the children who grow up in abusive homes, or with parents who are alcoholics or drug addicts, this robs them of the innocent childhood they should have had, and, in fact, deserve. Far too many parents neglect and/or abuse their children, resulting in some of these kids having serious addiction, legal and relationship problems, as well as some growing up believing this is "normal" parenting. The best way to ensure your child has a good, loving, nurturing and innocent childhood is to let them know they are loved; don't assume they know - tell them, and show them. Let your child know that you are there for them because you love them, not because you are "obligated" to be there.

In Minnesota, children under 13 must sit in the back seat unless the front passenger seat is the only seating position available or the back seats are already occupied by younger children in a child restraint system. It is recommended that children under 13 continue to sit in the back seat for safety.

In South Carolina, children must be at least 8 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle with no rear passenger seats. It is recommended that children under 13 years old sit in the back seat whenever possible.

In Florida, children must be at least 12 years old to ride in the front seat of a vehicle. This rule is in place to ensure their safety and reduce the risk of injury from airbags.

In Iowa, children must ride in the back seat in a child restraint system until they are at least 6 years old. It is recommended that children under 13 years old ride in the back seat whenever possible for safety.

In New Hampshire, children under the age of 13 are not allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle. It is recommended that children under 13 ride in the back seat to minimize the risk of injury from airbag deployment in case of a crash.

In California, a child must be at least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall to sit in the front seat of a vehicle. It is recommended by safety experts that children under 13 years old should always sit in the back seat for optimal safety.

Yes, mandatory reporters are required by law to report suspected abuse and neglect, typically to the appropriate authorities such as child protective services or law enforcement. Failure to report in such cases can result in legal consequences.

In a courtroom, children typically sit with their parents or legal guardians. If a child is a witness or involved in a court case, they may sit with a support person or advocate such as a social worker or child advocate. In some cases, there may be a separate waiting area or child-friendly space for children in the courthouse.

In North Carolina, the recommended height for sitting in the front seat without a booster seat is 4 feet and 9 inches (57 inches). This requirement is in place to ensure the seatbelt fits properly and provides adequate protection in case of a collision.

Children typically sit in the gallery section of the courtroom, which is where the public sits. They are not involved in the court proceedings unless they are called as a witness. Sitting in the gallery allows children to observe the legal process and learn about courtroom etiquette.

The No Seat Bicycles Law (CVC 21204) requires all bicycles to be equipped with a permanent and regular seat. Riding a bicycle without a seat in California is a violation of this law.

Court staff or security officers usually help guide children to their designated seats in the courthouse, often located in a separate waiting area or within the courtroom itself. The seating arrangement for children may vary depending on the court's procedures, but they are typically seated in a designated section to ensure their safety and comfort during court proceedings.

Yes, in Minnesota it is illegal to leave a child under the age of seven alone in a car for any period of time when the conditions present a risk to the child's health or safety. This law is in place to protect children from dangers such as extreme weather conditions, theft, or accidental injury.

In Minnesota, there is no specific law that states a minimum age for leaving a child alone in a car. However, it is recommended that children under the age of 7 should not be left alone in a car due to safety concerns. Parents should use their judgement and consider factors like the child's maturity and the weather conditions before making a decision.

In Massachusetts, children under the age of 13 are required to sit in the rear seat of a motor vehicle, unless there is no rear seat available or the rear seats are occupied by younger children. This law is in place to protect children in the event of a crash by minimizing their exposure to front-impact airbags.

In Massachusetts, children must be at least 13 years old to sit in the front seat of a car. It is recommended for children under 13 to sit in the back seat for safety reasons.