{"id":3194,"date":"2016-08-04T14:58:31","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T06:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/?p=3194"},"modified":"2016-08-04T14:58:31","modified_gmt":"2016-08-04T06:58:31","slug":"your-child-concept-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/2016\/08\/04\/your-child-concept-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secrets Of Understanding Your Child's Concept Of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time is an abstract concept; a societal construct. Children grasp the notion of\u00a0time in their own way: Through routines and everyday events. Think lunchtime, playtime, or a scheduled big thing that happens several weeks later.\u00a0But what is the exact science behind a child\u2019s awareness of time?
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\nTime-telling is difficult for young children because time has to do with memory. Our brain does not only measure time but it also has a way of remembering and registering how much it has passed. In other words, our brain creates an \u2018internal body clock\u2019 based on memories. The part of our brain that is in charge of this body clock is also the part where memories are stored. When we are taking longer than our usual 10 minutes in the shower, this part of the brain will trigger a dull sense of urgency as it is constantly tracking what we do. As a child\u2019s brain may not reach full maturation capacity yet, his or her memory capabilities may not be fully developed and may not have the ability to perceive time the way adults can, causing the child to be unaware of time passing.
\n\"girls
\nThere is an element also of predicting the future; something that a child is not equipped to deal with. As adults, we are aware of our actions because we plan ahead and make decisions based on consequences that we predict. Children, on the other hand, live in the moment. They are constantly experiencing and processing new things, feelings and sensations. The brain can at once be stimulated by sight, smell, taste and touch, and have too much information to process. Hence, having a routine where things have a pattern keeps things predictable and less chaotic for children.
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\nChildren by the age of 7 generally begin to gain more sophisticated ways of telling time. This is because at this stage, children are likely to have acquired the verbal language needed to express time explicitly (the same way as adults do). They also master counting and are able to make judgements that will continue to improve.
\nBy understanding the child\u2019s development with regards to the\u00a0concept of time, parents can now better manage the way they communicate with their children. Don\u2019t be frustrated when your 4-year-old doesn\u2019t keep his toys in 5 minutes, it is just not time yet!
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