By Bernard C.J. Lievegoed

The author describes the development of the child in phases of around seven years, each phase having its own character. The changes in the body are well-known for instance, change of teeth, puberty, and completion of physical growth. The psychological development runs parallel with the physical and is at least as important. Examining the relationship of the child to the world around him, Lievegoed describes the experience of the pre-school, schoolchild, and teenager, in a clear and concise way. The second part is concerned with the practical application of these insights, allowing a method of education in harmony with the stages of development.