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Explain the role peer group acceptance plays in identity development among children in middle childhood. Also discuss whether peer acceptance is a predictor of successful adjustment in middle childhood. According to Zastrow et al. (2019), as children get older, more independent, and more experienced, it can have an increasing impact on them. Children will turn to their peers as they grow to find social approval. At this age, children may frequently compare themselves to their peers and feel the urge to fit in with their peers. Children in middle childhood, according to Erickson, are in stage 5 of the theory of human development, which is called Identity vs. Confusion. The formation of a sense of personal identity during this period is crucial since it will continue to affect behavior and growth throughout the remainder of a person's life (Zastrow et al., 2019). Based on our interactions with others and the experiences we have in life, our identity continues to evolve. As we go through life, our identities influence our actions and beliefs. Creating deep connections with others, feeling like we belong, and feeling linked are all important aspects of our development. Lack of peer acceptability can cause children to feel rejected, have low self- esteem, retreat, and lack self-confidence. How would you expect the family situation to affect the child’s identity development? Walter had already gone through a lot in his life, having lost both his parents at a young age, before he moved in with Big Mama. However, due to a lack of education, a non-traditional family structure may cause some bullying. As a result of her old age, the child's grandmother may experience stress while raising him because she uses parenting methods from a different generation. Being raised by an older relative can have both positive and negative effects on a child's self-development. The video clearly shows that Big Mama and her family held a deep faith and believed that prayer could overcome any obstacle. This is typically considered a strong foundation for a child, but despite this, Walter still struggled with his sense of self. Conversations with trustworthy people, such as parents, who can assist in connecting a person's past and present identities might be helpful in the narrative identification approach's reasoning process (McLean & Syed, 2018). Walter can't talk about his past or work through his emotions because his parents are no longer present.

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