Human Growth and Development

CEL 300 Chapter 3

* List ways community contributes to children’s development.

Not all communities are created equal. If a child grows up in a wealthy neighborhood with good playgrounds they might be better off than a child who grew up in a bad neighborhood.

* List typical roles of fathers.

More playful, more instrumentally helpful in getting children to interact with children outside the family

* List typical roles of mothers.

Tends to child’s physical needs, like feeding and bathing, displaying affection. More likely to get children to open up.

* Give a positive example (scenario) of coparenting. Give a negative example (scenario) of coparenting. Raising the children together. Positive- healthy argument where a problem is worked out. Negative- screaming match in front of children.

* List influences of divorce on children. Explain how to appropriately assist in children whose parents are getting a divorce.

Children tend to think its their fault, financial issues that they see (living on one income). You can give them a lot of time and support, be patient, help them express their feelings, and that they are loved. Don't make them talk about something when they aren't ready.

* Give examples of individuals in an extended family.

Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles.

* Give characteristics of adopted children.

At greater risk for emotional, behavioral, and academic problems. Grow up to be well adjusted

* Give two scenarios/examples of guided participation.

How the parents interact (like the arguing situation). How children interact with one another, like what they are suppose to do and not suppose to do.

* Define each parenting style and give an example/scenario that applies each.

* Authoritarian-strong control and demand, expect a child to comply immediately, no questions, little affection, only care about obedience, not that the child understands, just do what they...