Parents are the first care takers and teachers of a child. Health and habits much depend upon the way how they are brought up in their childhood. The impact begins from the infancy stage to adolescence stage. During this period an individual develops the qualities of trust, sharing, confidence and good citizenship. In the lack of proper care and nourishment, he develops weak health and habits. This paper presents the different stages of development in a child and the factors affecting different periods of development.