Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the new emotions to be dealt with in early childhood, the goal of socioemotional competence, emotional conversation, and the parents or caretakers role in the emotional development of a child. The writer concludes that it is up to the adult to ensure children get everything they need to develop healthy emotional lives. This is done through interaction, example, and encouragement.

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Early Childhood Emotional Development
Development of Emotion
The Emotional State of Others
Masking of Emotion
Action and Emotion
Emotional Communication
The Role of the Adult

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"A child's understanding of the emotions of another stem from their cognitive egocentrism in that they believe they cause the emotional state of others (Saarni et al., 1998). Research by Zahn-Waxler and associates (as cited by Saarni et al., 1998) suggests that young children of depressed mothers may develop accountability for their mother's emotional state. These children were noted as being especially careful in their interaction with others as if their playmates were fragile. They were also quick to apologize for any misbehavior and attempt to please others. They feel that their actions can change the emotional state of others."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Caplan, F., & Caplan, T. (1983). The early childhood years. New York: Putnam Publishing Group.
• Cole, M., & Cole, S. (2001). The development of children. New York: Worth Publishers.
• Dettore, E. (2002). Children's emotional growth: Adults' role as emotional archaeologists. Childhood Education, vol. 78, issue 5.
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• Saarni, C.; Mumme, D.; Campos, J. (1998). Social, emotional, and personality development. In W. Damon & N. Eisenberg (Ed.), Handbook of Child Psychology (pp.238-262). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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