Mandatory Child Development

A child development course should be mandatory for future parents and even people who plan on working with children such as caregivers, babysitters, nurses, teachers etc. It is essential for first time parents to take a child development course because it will better help the parent understand their child better and also teach the best and efficient way to parent. For example understanding the concept of “nature vs. nurture,” as “by nature, we mean the hereditary information we receive from our parents as the moment of conception. By nurture, we mean the complex forces of the physical and social world that influence our biological makeup and psychological experiences before and after birth,” (Berk & Myers, 2016, p. 9). This is important to

understand because it allows parents to gain insight for the development of their child as it provides a foundation as to what a child picks up on, what ques comes naturally and how they will affect the child. If both future parents takes a mandatory child development class then it shows that each parent is willingly and open to receive and learn new knowledge that will provide nourishment, support for their child, as “when parents encourage each other in their child-rearing roles, each engages in more effective parenting,” (Berk & Myers, 2016, p. 27).