Write short note : Characteristics of infancy

Infancy ranges from two weeks after birth to two years. The characteristics of infancy are as follows:

• It is a foundation age because many behavioural patterns, attitudes, and emotions develop during this age. 
• There is rapid growth and many changes during this stage. These changes are qualitative as well as quantitative. 
• Infancy is an age of independence due to control of body movements. It enables an infant to sit, stand and walk, and manipulate objects around him.
• Due to developed interests and abilities, infancy is the age of increased individuality. 
• It is the beginning of socialization since the infant goes from being asocial to social.