Art For Children
What A Child Needs
Physical Needs
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Shelter
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Water and sanitation
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Protection from environmental pollution
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Adequate food
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Adequate clothing
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Protection from violence
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Protection from exploitation and abuse
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Opportunities for development of
physical potentials
Spiritual Needs
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Exploration and appreciation of the
nature of life -
Understanding of what lies beyond
the immediate world
Social, Economic and Cultural needs
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Opportunities for play and
friendships -
Access to quality education and
stimulation -
Stable social and economic
environment -
Knowledge of and respect for own language, religion and culture
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Access to health care
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Freedom from discrimination
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Opportunities to contribute and
acquire responsibility -
Opportunities for meaningful
empowering work and service
Psychological Needs (Intellectual, Emotional & Volitional)
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A stable and loving family environment
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Access to appropriate guidance and support
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Access to age appropriate information
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Respect for privacy and confidentiality
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Recognition of and respect for emerging
competencies and opportunities to take
growing levels of responsibility -
Opportunities to be listened to and
respected -
A sense of belonging and identity
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A sense of worth and being valued
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Being able to develop cognitive talents
and creative potentials
Wants Versus Needs
All children have needs. However we must be able to differentiate between 'wants' and 'needs'. A child may want a toy just like the one his friend has. That is different to his need for food to nourish his body.
Take care of your child's needs before rushing to provide 'wants'.