Chapter 4

Human Development

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Activity 6

Title: Looking Back

Materials: Pictures when you were 4-6 years old; 7-12 years old; 13-16 years old
Procedure: Put your pictures on the space below and provide a brief description by
writing down your behavior(s) and interest(s) during those years.

4-6 years old

In my younger years, like any typical kid, I spent my time learning, playing, exploring, and soaking up every experience
that came my way. I never delved too deeply into things, just immersing myself in whatever piqued my interest, largely
influenced by my mom's peripatetic nature. My sister and I were always on the move, discovering new places thanks to
her. Alongside my adventures, my love for animals grew as I read about them in books, and I had many kinds of pets as a
child. I was quite energetic back then, constantly zooming around the room and keeping my mom on her toes. My poor
sister had the task of keeping an eye on me, which I'm sure wasn't easy.
7-12 years old

During this period of my life, I began to devote myself more to sports and academics. However, I
never really thought about things deeply. I had the mindset of doing what was in front of me
and nothing else. Despite that, I always gave my all in whatever I was engaged in at the time. For
instance, during my entire five years as a soccer player in elementary school, I never bothered to
learn the rules. All I understood was that as the goalkeeper, my job was to prevent balls from
crossing the goal line. And so, I did just that. Moreover, I constantly stayed occupied due to the
religious and stringent environment of the school I attended. This environment shaped my
habits in academia and other aspects of my life, instilling in me strong morals and principles.
 13-16 years old

At his time, I didn't socialize much beyond my family and family friends, mainly because I felt like I
didn't need to. The bond within my family is quite strong, so I never saw the need to branch out.
It's not like I couldn't socialize though. Classmates and people my age have described me as very
chatty and approachable, and I have the communication skills for it. I just never actively put
myself in situations where socializing with others could lead to genuine relationships. Recognizing
this as a potential issue for my future, I decided to switch to a public school. It was tough at first,
but by 9th grade, I finally found people I could call close friends.