Author Question: Describe the causes that may make interpersonal safety an issue in early childhood education ... (Read 33 times)

cool · **on:** Sep 14, 2018

Describe the causes that may make interpersonal safety an issue in early childhood education environments.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Explain why age appropriateness is a factor when selecting toys for children.

What will be an ideal response?

dajones82 · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Biting, pushing, kicking, and other such behaviors may cause interpersonal safety to be an issue. Children who act out because they have seen violence on TV or in person may think that that is a way to solve problems. There are other reasons that children may act in this manner, such as developmental age or problems they may be having at home.

Answer to Question 2

Age appropriateness is directly related to developmental level. If a child plays with a toy that is above his or her developmental level, it may pose risk. An example would be Legos for a school-age child present where an infant or toddler might choke on the toy because the younger child tends to put small parts in the mouth.