Identify the basic emotional needs of children. Describe some of the basic considerations in fostering children’s cognitive and intellectual growth, meeting their emotional needs, and socializing and disciplining them. Relate how philosophies and emphases in childrearing has changed over the years and how men and women differ in their views, as to parents and children. Describe why cultural and biological differences and life circumstances, as well as differences in children, require varying methods of parenting. Provide research to support your writing. You can use sources from anywhere.