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CHILD DEVELOPMENT II: Families (Impact of divorce on young children…
CHILD DEVELOPMENT II: Families
Impact of divorce on young children
Inabilty to comprehend
children cannot understand and are confused to what is happening during a divorce
regress in behaviour
children are under stress, relapse of behaviours such as tantrums & bedwetting
feel guilty
children will feel that they are the cause of divorce
develop separation anxiety
children believe both parents might abandon them
Parenting Styles
fairly regular and consistent patterns of interacting with children
Authoritative
Parents who combine high levels of control with a good deal of warmth and encouragement, together with reasonable expectations and explanation of the parents' rules
Authoritarian
Parents who combine high levels of control and low levels of warmth, and who expect compliance from the child
Permissive
parents who provide a great deal of warmth and acceptance but few, if any, rules or restrictions
Disengaged
Parents who do not set limits or rules for their children and are not emotionally connected to them
Children outcome due to different parenting styles
Authoritarian
Chracteristics
Restrictive and punitive
Place firm limits & control
Allow little verbal exchange
Might spank child frequently
Enforce rules rigidly without explanation
Shows rage
Child s outcome
Unhappy
Fearful
Anxious about comparing self with others
Fail to initiate activity
Have weak communication skills
May behave aggressively
Social incompetence
Authoritative
Characteristics
Encourage independence but still place limits and controls
Extensive verbal give-and-take allowed
Warm and nurturing
Show pleasure and support in response to constructive behaviour
expect mature, independent and age appropriate behaviour
Child s outcome
Cheerful
Self controlled
self reliant
Achievement oriented
Maintain friendly relations with peers
Cooperate with adults
Cope well with stress
DIsengaged
Characteristics
Very uninvolved
Lack of limits or demands
Display little or no parental warmth
Child s outcome
Develop sense that other aspects of parents lives are more important than theirs
Socially incompetent
Poor self control
Dont handle independence well
Have low self esteem
Immature
Alienated from family
Permissive
Characteristics
Highly involved
Place few demands or controls
Let children do what they want
Child s outcome
Have difficulty controlling their own behaviour
Always expect to get their way
Rarely learn respect for others
Domineering
Egocentric
Noncompliant
Have difficulties in peer relationship
Benefits and Functions of having siblings
Functions of Siblings
Long lasting relationship
sibling bonds teach us about social relatiionships
Caregivers to younger siblings
Source of support in distress
Playmates
Confidante
Birth order & personality
Collectivism & Individualism
Collectivism
Connectedness to family & other close relationships
Orientation to larger group
Respect and obedience
Individualism
Personal choice
Intrinsic motivation
Self esteem
Self-maximisation
Constructive conflict
Family conflict resolved in a positive way using affection, problem solving and emotional support
Divorced family
Provide consistency and structure
children strive on routine and clear expectations for their behaviour
With things changing at home, they may look at their school to provide stability and support
Listen and accept their feelings, but set limits on behaviours that are unacceptable
Affirm and reinforce their strengths
let them know that they are valued through smiles and positive feedback for their efforts as well as their progress
give them opportunities for leadership to built on their strengths
Watch for sudden changes in behaviour that may indicate adjustments problems
watch for dramatic changes in behaviour patterns as these may be signals that something is wrong in their lives
The stress children feel when their parents are in conflict or undertaking a separation or divorce, can produce a difficult or disturbing behaviours that is displayed in the classroom
teachers may be able to help them deal with their feelings by using the emotion coaching technique