Chapter Notes Life Span Development
CHAPTER NOTES
Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Identify physical and cognitive changes typical in early childhood:
Discuss socioemotional development in early childhood and the growing importance of the surrounding environment context:
Regulating emotions: page 245- plays a key role in child’s ability to manage the demands and conflicts they face in interacting with others.
Connecting through research page 246: when child is distressed a sensitive parent will sooth the child but when child is defiant the parent should exercise a more assertive response.
Discuss the influence of parenting styles on children’s development:
LG2: Explaining how families can influence young children’s development
See Figure 8.2 on page 254
Classification of Parenting Styles: These four types of parenting styles involve the dimensions of acceptance and responsiveness, on the one hand, and demand and control on the other.
Parenting Styles (4 Main): Authoritarian, Authoritative, Neglectful, and Indulgent
Authoritarian: restrictive, punitive parenting style. This parent is expects the child to follow their directions and respect their work and effort. They place firm limits and controls on the child and allows little verbal exchange. They might spank the child frequently, and enforce rules rigidly but not explain them. They might show rage toward the child.
Example of authoritarian parent: This parent might say “you do it my way or else”
Children of Authoritarian Parents are often: unhappy, fearful, and anxious about comparing themselves with others, they fail to initiate activity, and may have weak communication skills.
Authoritative: parent encourages child to be independent but still place some limits and controls on their actions. They allow extensive verbal give-and-take in conversations. These parents are warm and nurturing toward the child. They show pleasure and support in response to children’s constructive behavior. They
Chapter 8: Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
Identify physical and cognitive changes typical in early childhood:
Discuss socioemotional development in early childhood and the growing importance of the surrounding environment context:
Regulating emotions: page 245- plays a key role in child’s ability to manage the demands and conflicts they face in interacting with others.
Connecting through research page 246: when child is distressed a sensitive parent will sooth the child but when child is defiant the parent should exercise a more assertive response.
Discuss the influence of parenting styles on children’s development:
LG2: Explaining how families can influence young children’s development
See Figure 8.2 on page 254
Classification of Parenting Styles: These four types of parenting styles involve the dimensions of acceptance and responsiveness, on the one hand, and demand and control on the other.
Parenting Styles (4 Main): Authoritarian, Authoritative, Neglectful, and Indulgent
Authoritarian: restrictive, punitive parenting style. This parent is expects the child to follow their directions and respect their work and effort. They place firm limits and controls on the child and allows little verbal exchange. They might spank the child frequently, and enforce rules rigidly but not explain them. They might show rage toward the child.
Example of authoritarian parent: This parent might say “you do it my way or else”
Children of Authoritarian Parents are often: unhappy, fearful, and anxious about comparing themselves with others, they fail to initiate activity, and may have weak communication skills.
Authoritative: parent encourages child to be independent but still place some limits and controls on their actions. They allow extensive verbal give-and-take in conversations. These parents are warm and nurturing toward the child. They show pleasure and support in response to children’s constructive behavior. They