Reema Ayub – Where Psychology Meets Corporate

Every child learns at their own pace, yet in many parts of the subcontinent, a dangerous assumption persists among parents and elders: the belief that “children already know.” This mindset can appear harmless on the surface, but its consequences are far-reaching and often invisible until much later in life. When we assume that children understand everything — whether it is about social conduct, emotional regulation, or life skills — we unintentionally deny them the guidance they need to navigate the complexities of the world. From a developmental psychology perspective, children require explicit instruction and modeling in almost every area of life. Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development explains that children move through stages of understanding; what seems obvious to an adult may be entirely unclear to a child. When parents assume understanding instead of actively teaching, they leave gaps in a child’s cognitive and emotional framework. These gaps often manifest as social awkw...