A Report on Child Observation
Child Observation Report
Christine N. Sprinkle
Weatherford College
Abstract
I observed my niece while she played with her friends at daycare. I did this to observe how she acted. I talk about Erik Erikson’s third stage in psychosocial theory. The third stage is the initiative versus guilt, which is to develop the ability to try new things and to handle behavior. The age group of this theory focuses on three through six year olds. My niece is six, so she fits in this category. I explained her behavior, and how she acted with others.
Erik Erikson’s third stage theory is Initiative versus guilt. The stage occurs during the preschool years, which is between the ages of three to six. Initiative versus guilt is when the child develops the ability to try new things and to handle failure. During this stage, children begin to assert their power and control over the world through playing and other social reaction. During this stage, it is important for caregivers to encourage exploration and to help children make appropriate choices. Caregivers who are discouraging or dismissive may cause children to feel ashamed of themselves and to become overly dependent upon the help of others.
Children at this stage explore beyond themselves. If exploration projects and activities are effective, they will learn to deal with people and things in a constructive way and have a strong sense of initiative. If they are censured or punished, they learn to feel guilty for many of their own actions. At this stage, children become curious about people and imitate the people around them. They begin to plan activities, make up games and initiate activities with others. If given this opportunity, children develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make their own decisions. If children are not able to take the initiative and be successful at appropriate tasks, they may develop a sense of guilt, which can lead to self-consciousness.
Christine N. Sprinkle
Weatherford College
Abstract
I observed my niece while she played with her friends at daycare. I did this to observe how she acted. I talk about Erik Erikson’s third stage in psychosocial theory. The third stage is the initiative versus guilt, which is to develop the ability to try new things and to handle behavior. The age group of this theory focuses on three through six year olds. My niece is six, so she fits in this category. I explained her behavior, and how she acted with others.
Erik Erikson’s third stage theory is Initiative versus guilt. The stage occurs during the preschool years, which is between the ages of three to six. Initiative versus guilt is when the child develops the ability to try new things and to handle failure. During this stage, children begin to assert their power and control over the world through playing and other social reaction. During this stage, it is important for caregivers to encourage exploration and to help children make appropriate choices. Caregivers who are discouraging or dismissive may cause children to feel ashamed of themselves and to become overly dependent upon the help of others.
Children at this stage explore beyond themselves. If exploration projects and activities are effective, they will learn to deal with people and things in a constructive way and have a strong sense of initiative. If they are censured or punished, they learn to feel guilty for many of their own actions. At this stage, children become curious about people and imitate the people around them. They begin to plan activities, make up games and initiate activities with others. If given this opportunity, children develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make their own decisions. If children are not able to take the initiative and be successful at appropriate tasks, they may develop a sense of guilt, which can lead to self-consciousness.