There is a Jesuit maxim that says: ""Give me a child until he is seven and I will show you the man."" The implication is that a child's life is shaped and moulded considerably during the early years. That is why early childhood is also commonly referred to as the 'formative' years - much of a child's character, his sense of identity and even destiny can be shaped by those who nurture him from birth to about age 7, and beyond. Discover how to teach and train your children in the early years, to set them up for lifelong success.