Stage Four:
Learning About POWER and IDENTITY
Three Years to Six Years
"Notoriously insensitive to subtle shifts in mood, children will persist in discussing the color of a recently sighted cement-mixer long after one’s own interest in the topic has waned."
— Fran Lebowitz, Metropolitan Life, 1978
"Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it."
— Harold Hulbert
On the right are links to material especially for parents of children in the fourth stage of life, some information for parents of children under six, and many articles for all parents who want to raise children to become resourceful, resilient and compassionate adults. Also, if you have other children, be sure to check out their stages by clicking on the buttons on the left. And don't forget your own stage of growth, the rest of life.
 Special Presentation
I highly recommend you view a brief presentation of words of encouragement to get an overview of how important it is for parents to understand the developmental needs of children.
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