Developmental Outcomes of Daycare Children As stated prior, depending on the quality of the daycare, the developmental outcomes of children who were in daycare can differ. For children in high quality daycare, they are exposed to a highly social environment where they create multiple peer relationships. The children are encouraged to interact with one another and they learn from each other as well as from the staff members. By being exposed to peer relationships at a young age, children have the opportunity to begin to create their identity to use later in life (Puroila & Estola, 2013). During adolescence, children go through the process of creating their own identity. They find where they fit in, they learn what careers they may want to …show more content…
"Active gene-environment correlation refers to the fact that an individual actively selects certain environments and takes away different things from his/her environment, and these processes are influenced by an individual's genotype. Therefore, an individual predisposed to high sensation seeking may be more prone to attend parties and meet new people, thereby actively influencing the environment he/she experiences" (Dick, 2011). Based on the active gene-environment theory, people who have been in the highly social environment of daycare during most of their childhood may enjoy being around other people. Because they enjoy being around other people, these children, when they grow up, may decide to go into careers that are also very social in nature like nursing or public relations (Ispa, Thornburg, & Gray, …show more content…
Active gene-environment correlations are seen when a child who grows up in a certain environment feels most comfortable in that certain environment (Sigelman & Rider, 2015) Therefore, a child who grows up in their own household taken care of by a select few people may feel comfortable in that type of secluded environment away from the highly social environments that a child who grew up in a daycare setting might crave. It has been proposed that children who grew up in more isolated environments would be found to be the ones who choose career choices based on where they feel most comfortable; for example working in a laboratory away from most social interaction (Ispa, Thornburg, & Gray,
Adolescence is popularly known to be a very tumultuous stage in a person’s life. In the adolescent stage (also coined the identity vs. role confusion stage by theorist Erik Erikson) bodies are changing rapidly, emotions are unfamiliar and unexplainable, and refraining from succumbing to peer pressure is more challenging than ever.
Teenage years can be a challenging time for many individuals. Beginning at the age of 11 through 20, adolescence is defined as a “transitional period in the human life span, linking childhood and adulthood” (Santrock 2009). At this point, the person is no longer a child, but not yet an adult. This makes it a very critical and sensitive time frame for identity formation.
Adolescence is a time when everything we've ever known is being changed. Relationships, friends, thoughts, and other things that shape who we are become more awkward and confusing and are changed from what they have been in the past. Consequently, we will change also because all these things shape who we are. During a period of such change, it's hard to know who we really are. Adolescence is the time when we find out who we truly are, but not until we know who we aren't. Adolescents use common words, actions, and rivalries to try to define their unique personalities, goals, and ideas. They label
The adolescent individuals begin to reach sexual maturity and established their identity as an adult. This period marks the transition in which individuals think and reason. They also start to encounter conflicts between their family and their peers.
In this paper I plan to discuss the developmental stages of adolescence. Adolescents are also referred to as "teenagers" or "young adults." Adolescence begins after the childhood stage and ends right before adulthood. The years of adolescence range from 12 years old to 21 years old. The years of adolescence can be quite a roller coaster ride. Young people in this stage encounter a great deal of changes in their life as they prepare for adulthood. I will discuss emotional, intellectual, physiological, and social domains of development and how it relates to adolescents. I will also discuss some helpful tips for teachers to aide in communicating effectively to adolescents and understanding their
Adolescence is the period between childhood and emerging adulthood (Sigelman & Rider, 2015). According to Behm-Morawitz and Mastro (2008), this period is generally categorized by development in different spheres of life and often revolves around an increased independence and freedom. In addition, during this period adolescents start to forge a sense of identity. The concept of identity refers to who you as a person and
Adolescence is a time of stressful transition for teenagers. They are straddling the fence between childhood and adulthood. Changes in their bodies, brains, thinking, values, friends, responsibilities and expectations cause events that are usually a time fraught with turbulence, for both the teen and their parents. This is a normal part of human development, and must be endured in order to come out the other side, hopefully well-adjusted, happy, healthy, and
I believe that in order to have a nice running daycare I am going to have to work on telling people no. No matter how much it hurts in side in order for me to be successful I am going to have to open my mouth and speak on what I believe is right. So for now on I am willing to work on this. If I don’t feel like doing something for someone or if someone wants something done at last min I am going to work on telling them no maybe next time I can help if you tell me in advance or
To me, social development can be highly enhanced in a daycare environment. The exchange of verbal and non-verbal communication among children can significantly improve their social skills. Play for instance, represents an essential role in children’s development. As emphasized by Hutchison (2015), playing “is a vehicle for developing peer relations.” Interaction throughout playing can teach children skills such as conflict-solving and communication. Certainly, children that interact with other kids at a younger developmental stage might be better equipped for the “real” world compared to children who stay home.
It is likely that children who being sent to childcare centers from the early age seem to be more mature than who are not, as these preschoolers can cope with the situation without familiars nearby. Putting kids in dynamic class settings also help them to adjust themselves to studying environment, which would be an incentive advantage over other kids in primary school. Moreover, in childcare centers, teachers will help children to cultivate
While there are some caregiver’s that are only in the human service field to earn a paycheck and with the lack of parental involvement in their child’s life, it can make a caregiver’s job more challenging. Daycare centers serve as a stepping stone for a child’s future that will teach them how to establish appropriate skills and aid in the development of their cognitive abilities. Positive child interactions not only aid in the development of social and cognitive development, but also in the child’s self-esteem and it lets them know they are important and loved.
When families need child care for their children, it is important they get the child care that they need. Children who have spent more time in a child care have results from their experience. They will more likely show results including better math and reading scores, and social skills as well.
Over the years, child care has become very popular in America whether it’s a day care, at home with a family member/friend as the caregiver, or any other location providing childcare services. Based on studies from the reading, it mentions how the quality of the day care makes a difference in the childhood of a person. For instance, “Many studies have found that children who experience high-quality child care tend to be more sociable, better adjusted, and more academically competent than children who experience low-quality care, even well into their teens” (Belsky & others, 2007 Vandell & others, 2010). I don’t feel this is true because majority of children who’s been in high-quality child care ended up having the most problems throughout their
Adolescence is the transitional period in a persons life time that links childhood and adulthood. The factors that influence development during adolescence include genetic/biological and environmental/social. There are many developmental issues that take place during the transition from an adolescent to a young adult. The issues of emerging adulthood(18-25) are characterized by new experiences, experimentation, exploration as well as new developmental tasks.
Adolescence is the period of development from ages 10-21, it is the period between childhood and adulthood (McGraw Hill Education, 2015) It is a time of confusion and exploration. This stage continues until a person is holding a full time job, economic independence, and taking responsibility to oneself (Santrock, 2011, p. 344). As a 16 year old female I am in the midst of all these changes and can relate many themes to myself and my own experiences.