Although no national norms exist for the social development of children, the teacher can find a great deal of information concerning types of social behavior normally displayed by children at various age levels.

Although much of Chad's distinctiveness comes from this diversity of influences, since independence the diversity has also been an obstacle to the creation of a national identity.

Although CITES is legally binding on the Parties, it does not take the place of national laws.

Although some of the new movements aspired to replace the Soviet system altogether with a liberal democratic one, others demanded independence for the national republics.

Although President Obiang signed a national anti-torture decree in 2006 to ban all forms of abuse and improper treatment in Equatorial Guinea and commissioned the renovation and modernization of Black Beach prison in 2007 to ensure the humane treatment of prisoners, human rights abuses continue. Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International among other non-governmental organizations have documented severe human rights abuses in prisons, including torture, beatings, unexplained deaths and illegal detention.

Although the European Parliament has legislative power that the Council and Commission do not possess, it does not formally possess legislative initiative, as most national parliaments of European Union member states do.

Although most commonly used to describe an individual situation, the term is also used for groups ( especially ethnic or national groups ), or for an entire government.

Although ABC does not air any national game shows, its syndication wing Disney-ABC Domestic Television distributes Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ?, and many of their local affiliates air it in syndication.

Although there was a national census taken in Haiti in 2003, much of that data has not been released to the public.

Although chided for " acknowledging acquaintances in the audience " and " inadequate memorisation of his lines ", he became a national celebrity.

Although Scotland increasingly adopted the English language and wider cultural norms, its literature developed a distinct national identity and began to enjoy an international reputation.

Although Cardinal Richelieu, the powerful chief minister of France, had previously mauled the Protestants, he joined this war on their side in 1636 because it was in the raison d ' état ( national interest ).

Although Aaron himself downplayed the " chase " to surpass Babe Ruth, baseball enthusiasts and the national media grew increasingly excited as he closed in on the home run record.

Although Christmas Day held its normal religious nature in Scotland amongst its Catholic and Presbyterian communities, the Presbyterian national church, the Church of Scotland, had discouraged the celebration of Christmas for over 400 years.

Although keeping up with the pace and difficulty of MIT coursework has been compared to " drinking from a fire hose ", the freshmen retention rate at MIT is similar to that at other national research universities.

Although banned by then-President Marc Ravalomanana from 2000 to 2009, the collection of small quantities of precious timber from national parks was re-authorized in January 2009 and has dramatically intensified under the administration of current head of state Andry Rajoelina as a key source of state revenues to offset cuts in donor support following Ravalomanana's ouster.

Although it is a part of a district ( distrito ) for certain national administrative purposes, the municipality is not subordinate to the district and decentralization is doing away with the districts.

Although delegates from the Soviet Union and Comintern had attended, the first congress ignored Lenin's advice by refusing to accept a temporary alliance between the communists and the " bourgeois democrats " who also advocated national revolution ; instead they stuck to the orthodox Marxist belief that only the urban proletariat could lead a socialist revolution.

Although practice varies between different national churches, most Methodist churches annually follow the call of John Wesley for a renewal of their covenant with God.

Although this person may have an emotional national identity, he may not legally be the national of any state.

* Iceland: Although the inhabitants are ethnically related to other Scandinavian groups, the national culture and language are found only in Iceland.

Although the national flag is meant to be a unique symbol for a country, many pairs of countries have highly similar and thus easily confusable flags.

Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently ( for example, see Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in the United States ), an international organization, the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ), and its World Commission on Protected Areas, has defined " National Park " as its Category II type of protected areas.

" Although an all-out final nuclear holocaust is out of the question for man, " nuclear blackmail " comes into question not only on the issue of world peace but also on the issue of national sovereignty.

Although Carolla often supports social viewpoints traditionally dominated by liberal politicians, such as his support for abortion and the legalization of marijuana, his socio-political views tend to be largely conservative or libertarian.

Although required by the tenets of constitutional monarchy to be non-partisan while in office, governors were frequently former politicians, many being members of the House of Lords by virtue of their peerage.

Although ten years of exile would have been difficult for an Athenian to face, it was relatively mild in comparison to the kind of sentences inflicted by courts ; when dealing with politicians held to be acting against the interests of the people, Athenian juries could inflict very severe penalties such as death, unpayably large fines, confiscation of property, permanent exile and loss of citizens ' rights through atimia.

Although politically largely apathetic, particularly in later life when he displayed a deep distrust of politicians of all hues, he did join the Cambridge University Liberal Club.

Although King stated that he had no personal interest in video games as a hobby, he criticized the proposed law, which he sees as an attempt by politicians to scapegoat pop culture, and to act as surrogate parents to others ' children, which he asserted is usually " disastrous " and " undemocratic ".

Although Verdi did not attend the premiere in Cairo, he was most dissatisfied with the fact that the audience consisted of invited dignitaries, politicians and critics, but no members of the general public.

Although required by the tenets of constitutional monarchy to be nonpartisan while in office, governors general were frequently former politicians ; a number held seats in the House of Lords by virtue of their inclusion in the peerage.

Although many observers from the 1880s onward predicted that Yankee politicians would be no match for new generations of ethnic politicians, the presence of Yankees at the top tier of modern American politics was typified by Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, and by Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean ( as well, to some observers, by 2004 Democratic presidential nominee Senator John Forbes Kerry, descendant through his mother, of the Scottish Forbes family, which emigrated to Massachusetts the 1750s ).

Although Falcone was not one of the main characters, he played a very important role in the film, as his death sparked the first verbal revolts towards various politicians and his efforts against the mafia led to the ultimate arrest of mafia boss Toto Riina.

Although in 2010 Democratic politicians continued to win in Jackson on some of the more local races.

Although some politicians across the political spectrum had advocated strengthening the country's defense capabilities, a longstanding policy of disarmament following World War I had left the Norwegian military underfunded and undertrained by the late 1930s.

Although some French politicians expressed appreciation for their caricatures, some have greeted them with less enthusiasm.

Although Lynn comments that the word " spin " has " probably entered the political vocabulary since the series ," Iannucci suggests that the show " taught us how to unpick the verbal tricks that politicians think they can get away with in front of the cameras.

Although his speech received an ovation, the Habsburgs were once again distanced from the popular opinion of the Austrian people, as demonstrated in public protest, media criticism and disapproval voiced by Austrian politicians.

Although the novelty was put out of order 1772 – 1809, it has since remained central in the Swedish mindset, seen as a forceful means against corruption and government agencies ' unequal treatment of the citizens, increasing the perceived legitimacy of ( local and central ) government and politicians.

Although the King effectively renounced the Metaxas regime in a radio broadcast, a large section of the people and many politicians rejected his return on account of his support of the dictatorship.

Although views differ, most Wiccans consider abortion to be a spiritual decision that shouldbe free from inteference by the state or politicians.

Although it was the truth in Fowler's case, the expression later became a smokescreen for politicians who had quit high-profile roles for slightly more dark or controversial reasons.

Although only four members were prosecuted and jailed, other former members of the AUF and by that stage leading politicians were not prosecuted.

Although Wavell was initially popular with Indian politicians, pressure mounted concerning the likely structure and timing of an independent India.

Although it was generally positive in its view of the town, controversy arose where the play touched on the apparent racism of politicians throughout the 1970s.

Although the VLD was the successor of the PVV, many politicians with democratic nationalist or socialist roots joined the new party.

Although McDowell knew that his troops were inexperienced and unready, and protested that he was a supply officer, not a field commander, pressure from the Washington politicians forced him to launch a premature offensive against Confederate forces in Northern Virginia.

Although the remarks were left open to interpretation, they generated significant controversy in Hong Kong, with pro-democracy politicians calling it a challenge on the autonomy of the territory.