Think about when you encounter crying babies in a public place. When was the last time you were in a restaurant and had your dinner interrupted by the loud cries of an infant? How about standing in line at the grocery store? The movie theater? Sitting in an airplane? How did you feel upon hearing the crying? Be honest! What are most people’s reactions to a crying infant? Discuss this with regard to what you have learned about the significant role crying plays in development. How might your perceptions or reactions to a crying infant be different in the future, based on what you have learned?