Early childhood experiences shape lifelong behavior patterns through environmental factors like home and school environments, opportunities, and social interactions. Research shows family stability, parents' education levels, reading at home, and peer and educator relationships impact development, highlighting the importance of early learning programs and demographic studies to understand childhood development.

1. The Early YearsWhyNeed to learn at early ageShape behavior pattern (habit) from the beginningWhoSchoolFamilySocietalWhat

2. Environmental FactorsSchoolOpportunitiesEquipmentAvailability SocialPeer-pressureEducator-student interactions

3. Home EnvironmentResearch issues such family stability, parents’ educational level, parents’ support for education, reading in the home

4. Demographic Studies & Early Childhood Testing ProgramsWhy are these important?