Human Growth and Development
Fibonacci numbers define key points in
human aging
Fibonacci numbers mark key points in
the human aging and development process, as illustrated in the
following table, based on insights provided by Norman S. Rose, Ph.D. at
his site at
http://whizkidz.org:
Human Age
|
Development Stage
|
Key Attributes
|
|
0 |
Gestation |
Conception |
|
1 |
Newborn |
Birth |
|
1 |
Infant |
Walking, vocalizing |
|
2 |
Toddler |
Talking, expressing, imitating |
|
3 |
Toddler |
Self image and control, toilet training |
|
5 |
Early child |
Formal education begins |
|
8 |
Mid child |
Age of reason, knowing of right and wrong |
|
13 |
Adolescent |
Thinking, puberty, sexual maturation and drive |
|
21 |
Young adult |
Full physical growth, adult in
society, education complete, beginning career, financial responsibility,
eligible for voting |
|
34 |
Mid adult |
Refinement of adult skills, parenting role |
|
55 |
Elder adult |
Fulfillment of adult skills, serving, retirement begins with
eligibility for Medicare, Social Security and AARP |
|
89 |
Completion |
Insight and wisdom into life |
See additional information on this topic in Dr.
Rose's publication:
"THE
DESIGN OF LIFE: HUMAN
DEVELOPMENT FROM A NATURAL PERSPECTIVE" |
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