what do you think is the most important part about child development and what factors do you think are affecting it after and even before birth
I don't know...i've always ascribed more to the nature side of the debate, maybe compromising around 75% nature 25% nurture. I think a person is going to be who he/she is going to be, unless brutally stifled early on. Even then they still might be who they want to be, and not who their parents want them to be. Of course, trauma, abuse, etc are never good for anyone.
Pretty much i'd say the most important part is to let the kid be who he/she wants to be, support them, but also correct/teach them and show them other sides of things, and let them decide.
I always thought of it as you have a basic brain and sometimes people have special parts of their brain that are different but most of the time it is almost all nurture.
I always thought of it as you have a basic brain and sometimes people have special parts of their brain that are different but most of the time it is almost all nurture.
Actually a lot of theories from psychoanalyst such as Freud says that the environment around the child has a lot to do with the child's development and also, if im not mistaken Humanistic theories are also, the same or that the person has little to control how they end up when it comes to development of ones self and others
Actually a lot of theories from psychoanalyst such as Freud says that the environment around the child has a lot to do with the child's development
Pfft. Freud was a crackpot >.> He believes you are either messy or neat depending on how your potty training went. That's how much sense freud makes. The only thing he did was prompt others with his unbacked up, ridiculous claims that all relate to something sexual to prove him wrong.
Humanistic theories are also, the same or that the person has little to control how they end up when it comes to development of ones self and others
Humanistic theories propose that a person can become the best person possible if given the right encouragement/support, and that any maladies/illnesses that are mental can be corrected through such support and a positive outlook.
Really no psychologist ascribes to just one of the views, as each situation is different.
I actually think its 50-50. I feel like you are who you are but the people around you shape you equally.
The people around you shape how you act, not who you are. Every person acts differently around different people based on past interactions and ridicule or support from previous actions. If you want to test this, just watch someone (Not stalk them...just like in the school halls or something watch people w/o being noticable) and see how when they talk to one group of people how they act, then when they talk to just 1 person or a different group.
But, don't you think the modern world is affecting how children are developing?
Yes, in that we have better education and different societal values, as well as different pass times. However, I don't think it affects the basic personality of each person unless they suffer a traumatic event.
I absolutely believe the modern world are affecting the way children are developed. Media, games, gov't. All these tie into the upbringing of young impressionable mind.
Yes, in that we have better education and different societal values, as well as different pass times. However, I don't think it affects the basic personality of each person unless they suffer a traumatic event.
It doesn't only have to be traumatic im sure. I mean if you live in a community that acts a certain way im sure it would affect their personality
Pfft. Freud was a crackpot >.> He believes you are either messy or neat depending on how your potty training went. That's how much sense freud makes. The only thing he did was prompt others with his unbacked up, ridiculous claims that all relate to something sexual to prove him wrong.
I believe he also felt that children eventually became sexually attracted to the opposite sex parent. Not messed up at all...
It doesn't only have to be traumatic im sure. I mean if you live in a community that acts a certain way im sure it would affect their personality
I'm going to have to agree with you there. People are molded and shaped by the people they are around, particularly when younger, which could ultimately affect personality.
yeah freud was a bit weird wasnt he but, obviously there are still other factors that affect how children are raised and how waluigie explained
People are molded and shaped by the people they are around, particularly when younger, which could ultimately affect personality.
I mean culture is a big things that affects how children develop i mean if you live in a community wit drugs you will most likley end up in drugs, if you live in a community where people are really involved in the community oyu will probably end up as a well-rounded citizen and the list goes on
For child development, the most important thing is acceptance. If a kid knows that, no matter what, he will always be loved, even if it means he gets punished, then he will turn out fine.
no, not necessarily they could either turn out good or become a total brat and think he or she can do anything he or she wants
Personally, I think the first few years are crucial to a child's development. When children are really little, they have more learning capacity compared to when they're older so they usually start developing habits. They also learn how to think for themselves, how to play with other kids, and morals. They also determine who they are and how they behave. If a kid is exposed to a bad environment and has parents who are lazy or overwhelmed, they'll probably either grow up being disruptive or shy (both of which are almost completely opposite). If their parents simply give them everything, they will feel "entitled" (mine, mine, MINE!!!) and probably feel better than other people. But, if they have parents that take care of them and can still tell them no, kids will probably grow up fine.
Pfft. Freud was a crackpot >.> He believes you are either messy or neat depending on how your potty training went.
Right, the **** stage. Actually, I have to agree with Freud about his stage theories. Neurological connections are formed the most during infancy. Toilet training could either instill comfort in cleanliness or filth.
I believe he also felt that children eventually became sexually attracted to the opposite sex parent. Not messed up at all...
Once again, I have to agree with Freud. Parents are the child's only source of comfort, which could lead to such attractions. This also goes along with my belief that male attraction towards breasts is from breastfeeding.
yeah freud was a bit weird wasnt he...
Yep. Can't forget that morbid fear of ferns. :]
For child development, the most important thing is acceptance. If a kid knows that, no matter what, he will always be loved, even if it means he gets punished, then he will turn out fine.
I couldn't disagree more. That is just promoting a child's evil behavior. You need love and firm discipline to raise a child.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Hm, that's unusual. My ranking for those categories are entirely different. I rank them - in order of most to least importance - physiological, safety, self-actualization, love/belonging, esteem. Is it ok for there to be such variations?
Personally, I think the first few years are crucial to a child's development. When children are really little, they have more learning capacity compared to when they're older so they usually start developing habits. They also learn how to think for themselves, how to play with other kids, and morals. They also determine who they are and how they behave. If a kid is exposed to a bad environment and has parents who are lazy or overwhelmed, they'll probably either grow up being disruptive or shy (both of which are almost completely opposite). If their parents simply give them everything, they will feel "entitled" (mine, mine, MINE!!!) and probably feel better than other people. But, if they have parents that take care of them and can still tell them no, kids will probably grow up fine.
My belief exactly. Most of a human's behavior learning is during infancy and childhood.
