Language development is the process in which we humans acquire the ability to verbally communicate. This process starts developing at birth and it continues as we grow and interact with our environment. A child's language development skills set moves from very simple to complex. Usually, language starts developing as children recall words, but as children grow, words acquire meaning. Then connections between words are formed. As a person gets older, new meanings and new associations are created and vocabulary increases as more words are learned.
Children need language to communicate with others. Language development is a very important aspect of children development. In the early years, language development is crucial for children to communicate with parents and caregivers as well as with each other as they develop socially. For example, when the baby looks at a parent's face, the parent responds by cooing at the baby and smiles back. The baby learns to coo back at the parent, establishing language as a social tool.
Children need language to communicate with others. Language development is a very important aspect of children development. In the early years, language development is crucial for children to communicate with parents and caregivers as well as with each other as they develop socially. For example, when the baby looks at a parent's face, the parent responds by cooing at the baby and smiles back. The baby learns to coo back at the parent, establishing language as a social tool.
Also, language plays an important role on emotional development. As children grow older and acquire a more extensive vocabulary, they become more capable of expressing their emotions through language. Using their words, children communicate their feelings without acting out or throwing a tantrum to get the parent's attention.
Knowing the spoken word leads to a child's comprehension of right and wrong behavior and eventually moral development. Children make connections by observing their parent’s reaction to their actions and learn what type of words and tones stand for as right or wrong action.
The above mentioned are some of the roles that language plays in children growth and development. Therefore, it is very important for parents and educators to pay close attention to the typical language development so early intervention can take place in case of need it.
