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embarrassing or other aspects of their behavior as
threatening then the child may have feelings of guilt for
“being a nuisance”.

Too much guilt can make the child slow to interact with
others and may inhibit their creativity. Some guilt is, of
course, necessary, otherwise the child would not know how
to exercise self-control or have a conscience.

A healthy balance between initiative and guilt is important.
Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of purpose.

A child's temperament (Thomas and Chess, 1977)
contributes to the child's behavioral style. it is the
characteristic way a child reacts to her environment. it is
the "how" of behavior vs. the "what" or the "why".
Temperament can influence social/emotional
development. Temperament is not age-related and
therefore must be viewed as an overall contributor to
understanding each child (See temperament Scale P258).

What can be expected from a normally
developing 1.5 -4 year-old?

Look for the following:
1.5 - 2 yrs Child demands proximity of a familiar
adult, alternates between clinging and
resistance to a familiar adult, refers
(attachment, separation,
individuation)
1.5 yrs Child moves away from caregiver as
home base into widening world.
Brings toys to share with caregiver
(attachment, separation,
individuation)