The CDC has changed its list of children’s developmental milestones for infants and young children, marking the first update of its kind since 2004.
The move has generally been portrayed in the media as a positive adjustment, with claims that it provides clearer benchmarks and can help identify developmental delays early.
However, the update essentially moves the milestones later and later – following a similar trend in academic standards across the nation.
Is this something to be celebrated, or is it one more example of lowering standards?
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