Exercises for Early Ages T he he wise parent finds out about his
child's physical needs and capabilities and tries to provide
activity opportunities that match them. The unwise parent tries
to force the child into an activity mold in which the child
feels uncomfortable or downright embarrassed. The wise parent
understands that maturation refers to both physical and mental
aspects of the child's makeup. Maturation in both areas may
determine the child's ability to perform well in sports or games
that demand a high level of coordination or skill. Maturation
may in fact be more important than experience.