Clearly, some children are raised in families who offer wonderful support for their spiritual growth. Likewise, there are many examples of positive practice in settings. The following aspects all contribute to a child's spiritual development.
CONNECTION
Any developing personality has to start with growth of self-knowledge and self-esteem. The stable family plays an important role in helping a child gain a sense of personal continuity. At two, three and four, young children love to hear stories of when they were babies or to share recall of past family events. They are also keen to share and listen to predictions of what will happen when you are a big girl. These shared experiences and concerns help young children to start to have a sense of self and connectedness within the larger family. It also works in reverse.
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