My Observation Of People

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My observation of people From the moment we were born, much of human interaction is determined by elements beyond our control. It is through childhood and much of early-adulthood, that social bonds are formed. The primary factors that affect the formation of these bonds are the environment, gender ethnicity, parenting and education. As we age, we gain control over the environments that we live in and take greater control over social interaction. This paper will focus on my developmental and social observations of my son as he has developed and mature over time, as well as highlight the benefits and disadvantages of online and classroom learning. In childhood, like most things, the parents are the ones that help a child form their first social bonds. At this stage, the child’s social circle is an extension of the parent’s. I have been observing my son from birth to now, age 12 how he interact with others, developing speech and other social skills. At this stage there are no self-imposed limitations with whom he interact with; all of his peers are seen as the same. As interaction continues, he begins to notice the personality of those that he interacts with and then forms or avoids friendships. Continued progression through childhood presents new social opportunities for him. He begins to build a social life outside of his home. While still limited, my son begins to make suggestions as to who he will interact with. It is now that he begins to become aware of his gender and seeks to interact with those within his gender. This is often reinforced by us as parents, as we limit the activities our children get involve in. As my son progresses through different grades in school, he faces different challenges. In addition to changing academic and social demands, he also experiences physical and emotional changes. Although he is continually engage in the progress of
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