Hi Meiji,
Side track a bit.
About girls faster than boys? Was told for talking yes. But for walking, boys should be faster.
However, I don't think it's true in today's context. I have a few friends whose DDs can walk at the age of 1. My DS can talk pretty well now, and he can walk, run and jump. I attribute all these to the teachers in his infant/child care. They help them in their motor skills as well as talk to them very very often. I saw that most kids in the centre actually started walking/talking at a very young age. DS has also learnt to self-feed. Of course, we din really let him do it at home cos most food will end up on the floor.
Think environment is the most important during growing up.
Side track a bit.
About girls faster than boys? Was told for talking yes. But for walking, boys should be faster.
However, I don't think it's true in today's context. I have a few friends whose DDs can walk at the age of 1. My DS can talk pretty well now, and he can walk, run and jump. I attribute all these to the teachers in his infant/child care. They help them in their motor skills as well as talk to them very very often. I saw that most kids in the centre actually started walking/talking at a very young age. DS has also learnt to self-feed. Of course, we din really let him do it at home cos most food will end up on the floor.
Think environment is the most important during growing up.