In our society‚ almost half of all marriages end in divorce. Nearly one million children in the United States alone experience the divorce of their parents each year. Plus‚ thousands more will be born to single mothers this year alone. I want to determine if a child‚ whose parents separate and/or divorce prior to the child turning three‚ will have any developmental‚ cognitive‚ and social delays. My hypothesis is that the separation and/or divorce the child’s parents will have a negative effect
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A Double-Edged Sword: How Does Technology Impact Development? Children live in a world that is abundant with television‚ video games‚ iPads‚ computers‚ and cell phones. “Nearly every working and living place has computers‚ and over two-thirds of children in industrialized countries have a computer at home” (Rauterberg‚ 2004). Almost all the three-year-old children I interviewed at Williamsburg Campus Child Care reported that they watch TV every day. Many children use their parents’ computers and
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2.1c Describe with examples the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development including: environment. ENVIRONMENT The environment in which a child grows up in can have a huge impact on their development in many ways. If‚ a child is living in negative surroundings. Brought up around gangs‚ drugs and or crime. They may be drawn in by the behaviour around them‚ and believe “it is cool” to behave badly. It may be a normal way of life to them. This could lead them to frequently
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difficult to actually define. Most people would tell you they know when they are being treated respectfully‚ but might have trouble identifying their own disrespectful communication styles. Self-respect is commonly spoken of‚ but it might be surprising to learn how often people struggle to consistently achieve it for themselves. Respect can mean treating ourselves and others with consideration‚ care and esteem. To show respect means to have regard for other peoples’ feelings and to treat them with
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As a practitioner‚ parents leave their children in my care with the expectations that my colleagues and I will keep them safe from any harm. As many parents find it difficult to leave their children for a period of time whilst they work etc‚ they need to be able to trust us to care for and protect them. Parents and carers also need to be fully confident that their children are in safe‚ supportive hands and with people who will help their child’s development. Each individual child’s needs must be
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Abstract Television violence affects children by encouraging immunity to the horror of violence‚ gradually accepting violence as a way to solve problems and imitate the violence they observe on television. Children can become immune to violence through extensive viewing that can cause aggressiveness. Those who watch violence on television and there isno punishment tend to
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Module 1 Pathway module 094 Level 3 _ Supporting children and young people to have positive relationships As a child grows and develops through different stages of their lives‚ they will encounter a range of people with whom they may form relationships. Sadly‚ not all of these relationships will be positive and the child may need support to deal with conflicts or to end the relationships that are causing them harm. Task 1 Complete the spider chart below to show the different relationships
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STL31 Communication and Professional Relationships With Children‚ Young People and Adults. 1.1) Effective communication is vital in developing positive relationships in children‚ young people and Adults. For example: The parent’s evenings recently took place at the school where I work. During each appointment‚ the teacher had to explain to the parents of each pupil‚ exactly how their child was progressing in school. Some children had been doing very well‚ and so the teacher had many positive
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positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults 1.1 Explain why effective communication is important in developing positive relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Effective communication skills are important in building positive relationships‚ as it can help prevent relationship problems. Relationship problems you could encounter like distrust and lack of respect‚ which can make you unapproachable and build a wall between you. When you have a positive relationship
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the welfare of children and young people 1.1 Safeguarding legislations: Health and safety policy Healthy and safety at work act (1974) Every child matters framework (covered on page 20) Working together to safeguard children (2006 and 2010) Safeguarding policy Children act (1989 and 2004) Child protection policy E-safety Children Act: The Children’s Act came in to force in 1989 and was drafted complement the Human Rights Act but be specific to children. The act puts into
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