Doc Zoo's video: A Child s World -3- The Independant Thinker part 4 4

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEOTHXxOgm8 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo2SesUCKJU Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzRHkUF9nVg A child's world is an ongoing road to independence, a constant quest for a sense of self. And it's one which, from complete helplessness to total independence, takes humans longer than any other species. But why? INDEPENDENT THINKER examines the role memory and abstract thought play, and how they allow us to make sense of the world. You'll find out why five-year-olds are better at some feats of memory than adults. You'll also discover what's beneficial about tantrums and frustration, and why, although a child's brain is 95% of its adult size at age 8, kids are not fully able to make their own decisions for about 3 more years. When their attitudes of rules become more flexible and they begin to apply their own sense of right and wrong to situations, they are capable of completely independent thought. Then-watch out! They fearlessly exercise this newfound ability, despite still lacking the emotional tools to deal with the consequences. Learn how they cope with this void, and why friends play an increasingly influential role as children advance toward independence. © BBC (2001)