Society's responsibilities in the development of these skills

Providing the support that children need to build these skills at home, in early care and education programs, and in other settings they experience regularly is one of society's most important responsibilities. Growth-promoting environments provide childern with "scaffolding" that helps them practice necessary skills before they must perform them alone. Adults can facilitiate the development of a child's executive function skills by establishing routines, modelling social behavior, and creating and maintaining supportive, reliable relationships.