Negative Self Concept Development
Between the ages of 3-5 children develop their social and emotional interactions and experiences with their educators, parents, and peers. An important characteristic of social-emotional is self-concept which children are more aware of their differences from other children such as abilities, skills, and performance. (Foundations, 2009, p. 21 & Sue C. Wortham, 2012, pg. 137) Self-concept development begins at home with the parent and caregiver which reflects the child personality and characteristics either positively or negatively. Positive self-concept develops the child’s interest in motivation, “persistence in school”, and their classroom success. (Foundations, 2009, p. 21) Children with a negative self-concept have poor attitudes, gives
up on arduous task or becomes easily frustrated. (positive-parents.org, 2012) Another characteristic of social-emotional development is aggression, how “children use and handle aggressive behavior.” (Sue C. Wortham 2012, pg. 137) Aggressive behavior in children beings with conflict such as unwilling to cooperate with other children or not getting what the child wants. (Sue C. Wortham 2012, pg. 137) A child's self-concept and aggressive behaviors continue to develop throughout the child life. The child observation of social and emotional development helps the observer understand the child’s progress.
up on arduous task or becomes easily frustrated. (positive-parents.org, 2012) Another characteristic of social-emotional development is aggression, how “children use and handle aggressive behavior.” (Sue C. Wortham 2012, pg. 137) Aggressive behavior in children beings with conflict such as unwilling to cooperate with other children or not getting what the child wants. (Sue C. Wortham 2012, pg. 137) A child's self-concept and aggressive behaviors continue to develop throughout the child life. The child observation of social and emotional development helps the observer understand the child’s progress.