Childhood Observation
Childhood Observation
Christy
Psychology 2103-Human Development
Abstract The development of children varies from individual to individual, depending on their distinctive nature, learning style, culture environment, and family upbringing. There are also significant variances in the development with each individual’s genetic heritage and socioeconomic status. Observing a child is a great way to learn more about the development, cognitive, and social skills they may have. A pretentious difference such as family living arrangements and former experiences alter and affect a child’s level of cognition. Some children who live a normal traditional lifestyle, can sometimes take for granted the significance of love and compassion. Other children who have not been as fortunate and lack the warmth and comfort of a parent’s love take nothing for granted and appreciates even the small minor details in life.
For my childhood observation report I chose two different children in particular to observe. I chose the two specific children because they have been raised in completely different conditions and have undergone extremely opposite experiences from one another. My interest is in how certain experiences and living environments shape and form the child through the process of development and if and how these diverse circumstances might reflect in their personalities and skills. My first subject is a five and a half year old Caucasian female that I will refer to as Jill. Jill comes from a well-loving, stable home with the daily nurturing of both of her biological parents. My second subject is an eight year old Caucasian male that I will refer to as Jack. Jack has not experienced the kind of stable and loving upbringing as Jill. He has witnessed several traumatic events throughout his childhood. Although these two children are very similar in many ways, I soon learned how their very distinctive and diverse upbringings have affected their individuality
Christy
Psychology 2103-Human Development
Abstract The development of children varies from individual to individual, depending on their distinctive nature, learning style, culture environment, and family upbringing. There are also significant variances in the development with each individual’s genetic heritage and socioeconomic status. Observing a child is a great way to learn more about the development, cognitive, and social skills they may have. A pretentious difference such as family living arrangements and former experiences alter and affect a child’s level of cognition. Some children who live a normal traditional lifestyle, can sometimes take for granted the significance of love and compassion. Other children who have not been as fortunate and lack the warmth and comfort of a parent’s love take nothing for granted and appreciates even the small minor details in life.
For my childhood observation report I chose two different children in particular to observe. I chose the two specific children because they have been raised in completely different conditions and have undergone extremely opposite experiences from one another. My interest is in how certain experiences and living environments shape and form the child through the process of development and if and how these diverse circumstances might reflect in their personalities and skills. My first subject is a five and a half year old Caucasian female that I will refer to as Jill. Jill comes from a well-loving, stable home with the daily nurturing of both of her biological parents. My second subject is an eight year old Caucasian male that I will refer to as Jack. Jack has not experienced the kind of stable and loving upbringing as Jill. He has witnessed several traumatic events throughout his childhood. Although these two children are very similar in many ways, I soon learned how their very distinctive and diverse upbringings have affected their individuality
References: Berger, Kathleen S., (2011). The Developing Person Through the Life Span. Part III, Early Childhood, Chapter 9-10, pages 238-285. Part IV, Middle Childhood, Chapter 11-13, pages 295-359.