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David Elkind is an American psychologist known for his research on child development and educational psychology. His work has focused on understanding the cognitive and emotional development of children, including his influential theories on the importance of play and the effects of early childhood experiences. Elkind's contributions to psychology and education have helped shape modern approaches to child development.
"We now recognize that abuse and neglect may be as frequent in nuclear families as love, protection, and commitment are in nonnuclear families."
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"Friendships in childhood are usually a matter of chance, whereas in adolescence they are most often a matter of choice."
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