Social changes in adolescenceIdentity Show
Independence Responsibility New experiences Values Influences Sexual identity Media Emotional changes in adolescenceMoods and
feelings Sensitivity to others Self-consciousness Decision-making Changes in relationships in adolescenceOne of the big changes you might notice is that your child wants to spend more time with friends and peers and less time with family. At the same time, it might seem like you and your child are having more arguments. This is normal, as children seek more independence. It’s also because your child is starting to think more abstractly and to question different points of view. On top of this, your child might upset people without meaning to, just because they don’t always understand how their words and actions affect other people. It might help to know that conflict tends to peak in early adolescence, and that these changes show that your child is developing into their own person. Even if you feel like you’re arguing with your child a lot now, it isn’t likely to affect your relationship with your child in the longer term. But learning how to help your child calm down and developing ways to manage conflict can help you through this stage in your relationship. Supporting social and emotional development in adolescenceSocial and emotional changes are part of your child’s journey to adulthood. You have a big role to play in helping your child develop adult emotions and social skills. Strong relationships with family and friends are vital for your child’s healthy social and emotional development. Here are some ideas to help you support your child’s social and emotional development. Be a role model You can also role-model positive ways of dealing with difficult emotions, moods and conflict. For example, there’ll be times when you’re feeling cranky, tired and unsociable. Instead of withdrawing from your child or getting into an argument, you could say, ‘I’m tired and cross. I feel I can’t talk now without getting upset. Can we have this conversation after dinner?’ Get to know your child’s friends If you’re concerned about your child’s friends, you might be able to guide your child towards other social groups. But banning a friendship or criticising your child’s friends could have the opposite effect. That is, your child might want to spend even more time with the group of friends you’ve banned. Listen to your child’s
feelings To listen actively, you need to stop what you’re doing when your child wants to talk. If you’re in the middle of something, make a time when you can listen. Respect your child’s feelings and opinions and try to understand their perspective, even if it’s not the same as yours. For example, ‘It sounds like you’re feeling left out because you’re not going to the party on Thursday night’. Be open about your feelings Talk about relationships, sex and sexuality When these moments come up, it’s often good to find out what your child already knows. Correct any misinformation and give the facts. You can also use these conversations to talk about appropriate sexual behaviour and things like consent, sexting and pornography. And let your child know you’re always available to talk about questions or concerns. Focus on the positive Raising teenagers is an important job, and looking after yourself helps you do the job well. That’s because looking after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally helps you give your children what they need to grow and thrive. How might socially isolated children such as Anna respond when presented with a toy such as a doll house?How might socially isolated children, such as Anna, respond when presented with a toy such as a doll house? They would be uninterested in playing with it. The cases of isolated children described in the text lead to what conclusion? Social isolation beyond a year or so can lead to permanent developmental damage.
Which of the following agents of socialization probably has the greatest influence?The Family. The family is perhaps the most important agent of socialization for children. Parents' values and behavior patterns profoundly influence those of their daughters and sons.
Why is socialization so important for human beings?Socializing not only staves off feelings of loneliness, but also it helps sharpen memory and cognitive skills, increases your sense of happiness and well-being, and may even help you live longer. In-person is best, but connecting via technology also works.
What can we learn from Harry and Margaret harlows rhesus monkey?What can we learn from Harry and Margaret Harlow's rhesus monkey studies? -Emotional damage due to long-term social isolation can be healed with subsequent nurturing. -Long-term social isolation early in life can cause irreversible damage.
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