You come from a family that is very athletic.You and several other family members had athletic scholarships in college and an uncle who played professional baseball.You have tried to get your 18-month-old interested in kicking a small soccer ball.Although he wants to play with you and approaches the ball,he has not been able to kick it.After taking a developmental course,you find that ____.

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At 18 months old, it is developmentally appropriate that the child may not be able to kick a ball accurately yet. Children develop at their own pace, and pushing them too hard may actually hinder their development. It is important to make the activity fun and not put pressure on the child to perform at a certain level.

You Come from a Family That Is Very Athletic