The Importance Of Fostering Independence In The Small Child

Children model their own behaviour on others and if adults can effectively communicate and exchange age or developmental appropriate information with children this can encourage them to behave in acceptable ways. Frustration at their own inability to communicate effectively can lead to behavioural problems.

This however could be detrimental not only to children, but also society. Children cannot take care of themselves, and when left to their own devices, they could very easily make the wrong decision when tempted.

Parents repeatedly tell their children to brush their teeth, comb their hair, and wash their hands. If parents did not remind the children often to look both ways before crossing the road, more than likely a child would not look and end up being hit by a vehicle. If parents and authorities did not remind children to do homework, children would not do it. This is the same method that should be used in homes and schools to educate and bring awareness to the fact that all drugs even prescription can be dangerous and avoided as much as possible. They should be taught not to misuse and/or abuse prescription or illegal drugs. Kids should be educated starting early in childhood and continuously all throughout school years into adulthood. It is common knowledge that when kids reach a certain age they no longer listen to parents, teachers, or other adults. At a certain adolescent age the kids no longer find information from direct, face to face communication with adults credible. This is nothing to fear. The

However, they may lack self-discipline. Unlike children raised by authoritative parents, children raised by authoritarian parents are not encouraged to explore and act independently, so they never really learn how to set their own limits and personal standards.

According to my observations the physical development of the child was under the 50th percentile. He seem to be much shorter than 54 inches and I estimated his weight to be around 60 to 65 lbs. The average physical growth of a boy that age is 6 to 11 for boys weight should be at least 71.2 lbs. The average height should be at least 54 inches. Anything under that would be consider less than average. However, with him being an African American child. He may grow a little faster than a male child his age with Caucasian descendent. According to Martorell et al., (2013), “African

Youngsters and young people notice and after that subsequently get disheartened and start not to think about instruction any longer.

A hunt is a hunt. Just like a pig is a pig, or a boy is a boy. The target the hunters are going after makes all the difference. Hunters hunting a pig would be a normal occasion but hunters going out to hunt a boy would generate a different reaction. The hunters both hunt in packs, have camouflage, and have one single target but what that target is makes all the difference. Forcing children to grow up faster than than their capability and become independent could cause them to make some bad decisions that they would have never thought of if they could have had more time in the socialization process.

“Randie, I’m going to put you in time out if you don’t do your homework!” As children, most of us are accustomed to hearing this kind of negative reinforcement from our parents; it is how we are disciplined. Although Bruno Bettelheim asserts in “Art, Social Action & the Preparation of Democratic Citizens” that punishment is an ineffective method of discipline, it is nonetheless the most common (53). The chapter states: “Punishment teaches a child that those who have power can force others to do their will” 51. Because the parent has used verbal or physical punishment to force the child into doing their will, it is understandable that a child would internalize this idea and use it himself to control the actions of others.

them afraid of making a decision, instead teach them the right or better way to do something. Not being afraid of

Personally it’s not the best objective for children to be brought up and not know the capabilities of the real world. Due to that, when a child grows up and goes out into the real world they wouldn’t be as efficient on how to handle themselves on their own, due to the protected state of mind that they were taught.

When my grandparents were being raised, they were raised with a Patriarchal state of mind. My grandparents were raised to believe that the men are the “breadwinners” of the home,

I enjoyed reading your discussion post, but I would like to detail a few things in which I agree and disagree with it. The things that I would like to agree with are the facts that a child must always respect not only their parents but the elderlies as well, it teaches them responsibility and authority, and it also teaches the child that for every action there is a consequence. The one thing that you stated on your post that I would like to disagree with is “According to APA, some of the other disadvantages include delays in education, and psychological disorders which impact cognitive developments” (Shebab.) Why am I disagreeing with this statement? Sure; this may be a concluded official study by the APA, but the reason on why

Children who are successful at this stage feel capable and able to lead others. Those who fail to acquire these skills are left with a sense of guilt, self-doubt, and lack of

During Jacob’s physical examination and interview I was able to observe many of his physical characteristics and other milestones that he has reached. On physical examination and plotting his height and weight on the growth chart I was able to see that his growth is following the growth curve however he is on the smaller size for his age falling