THEY are everywhere! Big ones, small ones and in-between sized ones too. But do you know some simple facts about them? Have a go at our quiz and see how many marks you get out of 10.1 Which one of the following statements is true?
a) Toddlers eat more often that adults
b) Toddlers eat three square meals per day from the age of one
c) Toddlers eat only tasty foods until their taste buds develop
2 From about what age do you think children learn to tell lies? It is
a) Four years old
b) Two years old
c) One year old
3 When people make reference to the “terrible twos,” are they referring to
a) The vaccination that children are given at this age
b) The way children suddenly grow between two and three years old
c) The type of behaviour that children usually display at this age
4 Children usually start lying because
a) They want to deny something they’ve done wrong
b) They’ve tried it out and they think it is fun
c) It is part of their psychological make-up
5 What is a good age to start teaching children good lifetime habits?
a) As soon as they are born, young babies are very perceptive
b) Between 4 and 7, when they are getting ready to start school
c) Between the ages 1 -3, when they start forming patterns and routines
6 What is puberty: is it?
a) When a child tries to act like a grown-up
b) When a young person is allowed to think for him/herself
c) When a young person’s body begins to develop and change
7 Puberty in girls can start as early as:
a) Twelve years old
b) Ten years old
c) Eight years old
8 Adolescence is a time when teenagers feel:
a) Like adults without any sense
b) Dependent on adults, yet seeking their own independence
c) Like they need someone to idolise
9 One of the biggest mistakes parents tend to make with children is:
a) Saying ‘No’ and not sticking to it
b) Letting them express themselves
c) Giving them too much love
10 When a child misbehaves in public, it is best to:
a) Shout at them and embarrass them to ensure it does not happen again
b) Have a quiet word immediately and elaborate when you reach home
c) Wait until you reach home and give it to him/her good
ANSWERS
1 (a) Toddlers eat far more often than adults (usually snacks) but not half as much
2 (b) Children learn that telling lies can get them out of trouble
3 (c) Around this age, children find it hard to express themselves and sometimes this results in tantrums
4 (a) Children try to deny their wrongdoings to avoid punishment
5 (c) One of the most confusing times of a young person’s life,is when they are neither adult nor a child
6 (c) Girls tend to mature faster than boys, but boys usually catch up
7 (c ) Some teenagers find a balance and become somewhat self-reliant
8 (b) Children are like sponges, soaking up information at this stage, use it wisely
9 (a) Boundaries once set should be adhered to, adults should not give in to children (even if they are super cute)
10 (b) Bad behaviour must be highlighted immediately for maximum effect, but not over emphasised to embarrass the child.