Factors which impact upon human growth and developmental

Heredity

Heredity is the transmission of physical characteristics from parents to children through their genes.

2. Environment

The environment plays a critical role in the development of children and it represents the sum total of physical and psychological stimulation the child receives.

3. Sex

The sex of the child is another major factor affecting the physical growth and development of a child.

4. Exercise and Health

The word exercise here does not mean physical exercise as a discipline or children deliberately engaging in physical activities knowing it would help them grow.

5. Hormones

Hormones belong to the endocrine system and influence the various functions of our bodies.

6. Nutrition

Nutrition is a critical factor in growth as everything the body needs to build and repair itself comes from the food we eat.

7. Familial Influence

Families have the most profound impact in nurturing a child and determining the ways in which they develop psychologically and socially.

8. Geographical Influences

Where you live also has a great influence on how your children turn out to be.

9. Socio-Economic Status

The socio-economic status of a family determines the quality of the opportunity a child gets.

10. Learning and Reinforcement

Learning involves much more than schooling.

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