THE GAME IS A REQUIREMENT FOR INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT IN BABIES

The period between 0-2 years of age in babies is very important in terms of intelligence development as in every aspect. The games played during this period begin in a very small area, in the form of researching the baby's own bodily sensations, take place in the immediate environment and then in large social settings. Mothers and fathers need to contribute to the intelligence development of the baby by ensuring that they spend this period in the most efficient way. The first social behavior of babies at the beginning of life is their attachment to their mothers. Babies' social skills are limited, so the most effective communication method they use is crying. Every time babies cry, it is necessary to take them seriously and respond. The crying of babies in the first months does not have serious emotional meanings. Babies cry during this period because they have physical needs. The important thing is that mothers and fathers meet the needs of babies in a consistent and satisfying way. Babies, whose needs are met, prepare the ground for a safe connection with their environment. For babies; With signs of fear, anger, excitement, everything except feeding is game. Play is a primitive function of thought. The game played during this period is a behavior performed to control the environment or just to enjoy. Between the ages of 0-2, babies should never be allowed to watch television. Television stimulation is extremely passive and negatively affects the baby's intelligence.