Your neighbor has a 5-year-old son.He has been taking him to story time at the library,but his son is having a very difficult time sitting still even for ten minutes.What would you tell him about his son's brain development? He should be able to sit through the entire story time once what brain structure develops more fully?

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The reticular formation is responsible for attention and arousal. At the age of 5, this brain structure is still developing, and it is normal for young children to have difficulty sitting still for long periods of time. As the reticular formation develops, the child's ability to sustain attention and remain calm during story time will improve.

Your Neighbor Has a 5-Year-Old Son