The idea is that some kids develop earlier than others, whilst others develop later than the rest.
That’s not a surprise. And the reason it’s not a surprise is that we have all become experts in science speak. Mix money, media, and science together and you get noise.
Lots of noise.
What if this idea of late and early developers was just made up?
It is. But, who benefits? For, that answer you need to follow the money.
The alternative is to believe that each kid is exactly where they need to be now. They are neither late nor early. But right on time.
Because there is nothing to be late for.
We need to change the system because it’s failing our kids.
When we change the system, our language will change, how we think will change, and more importantly how we act will change.
And change is what we must do.