TMA3: Identity can be threatened for people needing and receiving care services. Using one or more of the situations in Block 2, explain why this is so and what care workers can do to support a sense of self. To answer the question I will discuss how identity can be threatened for children needing and receiving care services. I will look to do this through the case studies in unit five and the potential negative impacts upon children’s identities who are receiving care and how these can be offset using life story work. I will also discuss what life story work is and how life story work can be beneficial in developing a child’s understanding a sense of self.
The fact is when a child begins to develop; the influences around him will determine his readiness and later his success or failure in his lifespan. Emotional regulation, attachment, language development, and motor skills are the first components of early-childhood learning. Therefore, these major milestones can result in delay if stressors and/or negative risk factors exist. In addition, stressors affect the brain in a way where a child's physical, cognitive, and/or social-emotional growth is compromised (Brumbach, Figueredo, & Ellis, 2009). Evidently, individuals will experience milestones leading to adulthood; during this time, various influences will prepare him for his future duties and/or objectives during the rest of his lifespan (Berk, 2010).
Moreover, a child’s biological and socially influenced characteristics like habits, temperaments, physical characteristics and capabilities influence the child’s behavior as well as those people who are around the child. At this level a child’s relationships have impact in two directions. Both impact on the child from relationships and impact on relationships as a result of the child’s behavior. For Example: A child who has a difficult temperament may cause friction between parents and also with other peers and teachers. It is important that the child has a sound and functional microsystem.
Different aspects can play an important role in regard to future development during middle childhood and adolescence. This is a time to identify oneself, explore, and gain maturity. Social development is critical during childhood and adolescence and a dysfunctional family may hinder or at times stop normal development. Isolation from parents occurs in a dysfunctional family; this isolation can be either physical or emotional. Without a loving and nurturing environment, sense of self, does not develop, which causes the child to have negative feelings about his or herself.
Understanding Child Development For professionals and parents ensuring your child has the best start in life is of fundamental importance. Understanding how children develop, the rate and sequence of development especially, helps us to provide the resources that a child needs in order to maximise their potential. This booklet will look at factors affecting children’s development as well as some of the theories of development which affect current practice. Included in this booklet is a reference for parents and professionals which explains how to monitor children’s development and what to do if a child needs help with his or her development. Factors affecting development There are a range of factors which can affect a child’s development which begins from the moment of conception, and which will influence how the child develops and at what rate.
How does a sole parent family impact on children in their development into adolescence? How does a sole parent family impact on children in their development into adolescence? The family plays an essential role in the socialisation of children. Experiences as a child can impact on development through learned behaviours and access to resources. The experience of parental divorce or separation, or the death of a parent can impact adversely on a child's psychological wellbeing and their economic and social success as an adult.
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Middle Childhood and Adolescence Development Middle childhood and adolescence is an important stage of development in the many stages of a life span. These stages of development include significant changes physically, mentally, and emotionally. The choices made by individuals during these stages have both positive and negative consequences for the individual, his or her peers, and his or her families. Peer relationships become stronger as children of middle childhood and adolescence seek acceptance and a sense of autonomy. Adolescence is a time of egocentrism as the individual moves from depending on family to attempting to develop an independent self.
Some individuals, such as those with developmental disabilities, may not be given the same opportunities as typical individuals. Due to this variation these individuals require services and programs to help them learn necessary life skills. These services and programs provide an individual with developmental disabilities the necessary competencies to acquire secure attachments with their caregivers and maintain relationships throughout life. Research on Attachment Theory Through current research, attachment theory has been determined to be a detrimental part of an individuals’ life experiences and how one develops over time in regards to relationships (Kurth, 2013, p.16). This attachment is generally composed of an affectional bond between a parent and child (Austrian, 2008, p.365).
Without the key skills he/she wouldn’t know the moral rights, wrongs and basic moral values needed in society. Socialisation is a skill learned from parents/carers/social networks/extended family and is something you learn throughout you lives. Socialisation is split into two types; primary and secondary. Primary socialisation is when children learn attitudes, values and actions used to different types of people. Primary socialisation is very important for a child because it sets out their future and how they’re going to behave for the rest of their lives.
Adolescent Attachment Development Raianne M. Welling Abstract As adolescents grow they are developing in many different areas. This developmental process is creating building blocks that will affect the adolescent into adulthood. The attachment styles refined in adolescence have a profound effect on social, personality and cognitive development. Studies have shown that social, personality and cognitive development in adolescent are directly correlated to the attachment the adolescent experienced. The data supports the concept that a healthy attached adolescence has a much better chance of doing better in social situations, have a healthier attitude in regards to themselves and others and helps the adolescent in the thinking process.