Abstract This paper is a developmental assessment of a four-year-old male child. The paper explains that the observation took place in the child's home setting. The paper focuses on the assessment's findings regarding the interactions between the child, his parents and his three-year old sister.
From the Paper "In this observation S-this researcher's four-year-old nephew-was observed in an interaction with his parents and younger sister three years old in his home setting. During the one-hour session S used Lego blocks to construct cars and trains independently..."
Abstract This paper reviews changing attitudes toward marriage, sex, cohabitation, religion and human values in the U.S. over the past 50 years. The author points out the devaluation of the nuclear family. The paper suggests the influence of comic strips as mirroring society and the sociopolitical climate.
From the Paper "Family life, at one time, was the foundation on which American communities, society and country were built. There was general agreement that the American family should consist of one mother who did not work and ..."
Abstract In this analysis, the writer looks at how the influence of child abuse, child-rearing and gender issues impacted the early childhood and adolescent development of Maya Angelou. The writer demonstrates how these influences are revealed in her autobiographical "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
From the Paper "Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' is the author's account of her life experiences from early and middle childhood through puberty and adolescence. Her experiences encompass many aspects of developmental psychology and theory including development of self-concept and self-esteem, the impact of abuse, child-rearing styles, identity formation, the influence of peer pressure, gender issues and a number of others. Among this plethora of developmental issues, this analysis will focus on three in particular, the impact of abuse, the impact ... "
Abstract This paper looks at the institution of marriage. It then outlines the theories of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory, and then defines how each of these theories deals with marriage. Next, the paper looks at the issue of same-sex marriage, and some of the privileges and inequities of social class, age, race and/or gender on the social institution of marriage.
Tags: marriage, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory
Abstract This paper looks at whether or not violent video games promote violence in children. The paper takes the position that they do, although there is very little evidence to date that supports this view.
Abstract This paper explains what positive discipline entails, examining its purpose, its methods and its implementation. The paper also discusses the effect of positive discipline on a student's self-esteem and presents an example of the application of positive discipline in a preschool classroom situation.
From the Paper "The purpose of positive discipline is to enhance children's ability to control their behaviors, take responsibility for their actions and make appropriate decisions. More than just eliciting the desired behaviors from the children, positive discipline places a strong emphasis on promoting the healthy development of children. Essentially, the implementation of discipline should not lead to the degradation of the self-esteem and dignity of the children. Rather, children should be empowered in the process of learning how to make decisions and displaying desired behaviors."
Abstract This article looks at four psychology papers. The writer discusses two papers on the subject of treatments for insomnia and two papers regarding child psychology. The writer looks at the matter of child stress coping and parental emotions. In this article, the writer also discusses the effect of parental support in childhood on health in adulthood.
From the Paper "The study by Shaw Krause Chatters Connell and Ingersoll-Dayton looked at the relationship between emotional support from parents in early life and its effects on physical and mental health throughout life and into old age. Previous studies have shown a correlation between a lack of parental support in childhood and psychological problems in later life, but few have looked at the effects of parental support on physical health. This study looked at the effects of parental support on adults from age through years. It found ... "
Abstract The following discussion evaluates the issues related to early childhood education in today's society. The writer points out that it is critical for children to obtain the skills and knowledge that are necessary to advance to higher levels. Further, the writer notes that these early years are the most critical development years, and therefore, education must be concentrated in providing support and goals for achievement.
From the Paper "The education of very young children in modern society is critical to the development and maturity of these children into adolescence and adulthood. It is imperative that individual support of these objectives is sought and achieved on a regular basis as a means of discovery and in order to capture the attention of young minds when they are most likely to absorb knowledge. A wide variety of perspectives are available regarding this aspect of education, and it is necessary to identify and evaluate the specific issues related to leadership in both a gender and non-gender context. The following discussion will address these two perspectives in greater detail, providing an assessment of two articles that provide support for these issues."
Abstract Parents and siblings of children with disabilities experience unique issues and concerns that distinguish them from members of families without disabilities. This paper argues in the process of exploring a number of these concerns, that most of these concerns have as a common focus the existence and nature of social and institutional structures that support them in the delivery of the additional needs that may be required for children with disabilities.
Abstract This paper discusses and compares three types of education curriculum. These are the High Scope Curriculum, the Emergent Curriculum, and the Academic Curriculum. This paper explains and then examines the advantages and disadvantages of all three, from the perspective of early childhood education.
From the Paper "The demands that are placed on education continue to change each year. The testing trend of today's school systems as well as accountability of teachers and administrators has been brought to the forefront in recent years. Through this, early childhood educators have held strong in their plight to provide a quality and meaningful education to every child during the formative years when learning is all that matters. In an effort to examine the best teaching practice for early childhood programs, this paper will focus on three types of curriculum in comparison. They are the High Scope Curriculum, The Emergent Curriculum, and the Academic Curriculum."
Abstract This paper discusses how each individual begins to create self-perceptions from a very early age. According to this paper, these perceptions can be transmitted through parents, school, or society in general. However, as concepts are developed in conjunction with a child's culture, these ideals are also formulating a life-long view of the individual child as he or she relates to society, and that will allow the individual to ultimately create an identity that shapes their decisions, life style, and personal world within the larger social structure.
From the Paper "Many researchers contend that immigrants who are transported to another country have a greater chance of survival in the new land if they can quickly identify with a culture that is representative of the home of origin. This is evident because of language barriers, cultures norms, and the individual having a sense of belonging that supports who he, or she believes him/herself to be. This belief demonstrates the findings in the text that indicate that culture has a significant affect on the identity of the individual - to include methods of non-verbal communication, and personal space that is required when communicating. The text further stipulates that culture affects identity through the manner in which people view themselves."
Abstract This paper discusses Autism, a syndrome in which people exhibit certain identifiable behavioral traits. According to this paper, these symptoms may begin at birth, or they may develop while the child is still a toddler. This paper refers to examples whereby some autistic infants will arch their backs in an effort to avoid contact with their caregivers, and other children may appear normal at first, but begin to show differences later.
Abstract This paper focuses on language as it defines cultural identity. The paper examines the lives of individuals that have experienced a cultural separation from society, discovering their personal and cultural identities through language. The paper then further discusses how school age children develop their attitudes about their lives and the world through the acceptance by society of their cultures and their languages of origin.
From the Paper "Language As a Definition of Cultural Identity Individuals that are born into specific cultures are taught through the practices of the culture how to relate to one another, what is acceptable in society, and what their roles are within the constraints of the cultural system. Just as children comprehend gender specifics from their interactions with parental figures from the time that they are born, culture becomes a significant part of the identity of the child because until socialization with the rest of the world begins with school enrollment, the child understands the world specifically through the culture that he or she is associated with. Language is a significant part of that cultural identity. Regardless of the language, each culture communicates with one another with variations of the proper spoken word, such as through slang, phrases, or abbreviated words."
Abstract This paper discusses the motivation behind sexual offenders and the devastating effects of the crime on its victims. The paper explains that sexual offenders turn their victims into objects that they dominate and degrade and that sexual child abuse and rape hurts the individual mentally and spiritually. Furthermore, victims are often misunderstood and suffer long-term problems. The paper includes statistics on rape and child sexual abuse.
From the Paper "According to the U.S. Department of Justice, "Somewhere in America, a woman is raped every 2 minutes" (American Rape Statistics 2006). Rape is a major problem in America with many women failing to report rape to the police or even their significant other. One in six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape..." (2005). Are these women raped by strangers? Are these women harmed if they are not beaten or stabbed? The statistics on sexual child abuse is similar. "The typical child sex offender molests an average of 117 children, most of who do not report the offence" (Child Abuse 2006). Many of these victims become adults without telling anyone during their childhood years and often do not tell others even as adults. Child Abuse Research and Statistics show that "there are 60 million survivors of childhood sexual abuse in America today"."
Abstract Most people can describe their mothers and list the wonderful things they did for them as a child. Other people tell horror stories about their mothers. Parenting does not come with an instruction book so mothers learn by reading, watching, or trial and error. In this classification of mothers, three different types of mothers are discussed: Super Moms, soccer Mothers, and single mothers.
