Harmon Jay Jose

BSED – Social Science

Observation
The community provides the potential for nurturing human beings into the fullness of
their humanity. We believe we have a responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate
new forms of community that will encourage development of the fullest potential in
individuals. Primary for us is the gospel understanding that all persons are important—
because they are human beings created by God and loved through and by Jesus Christ
and not because they have merited significance. We therefore support social climates in
which human communities are maintained and strengthened for the sake of all persons
and their growth. We also encourage all individuals to be sensitive to others by using
appropriate language when referring to all persons. Language of a derogatory nature
(with regard to race, nationality, ethnic background, gender, sexuality, and physical
differences) does not reflect value for one another and contradicts the gospel of Jesus
Christ.

Analysis
We shall look in this section at what has ordinarily been termed "individual ethics," or
sometimes "personal ethics." Both terms are ambiguous, and have tended to draw too
sharp a contrast with "social ethics." Every duty to another person is "social" in the
sense that the obligation exists within a society of persons, in which there are greater or
less degrees of intimacy of connection. Yet the setting within which Christian decision
must be made and the obligations of Christian love must be met differs as between
persons with a face-and-name relationship in the family, school, church, or other group
of personal acquaintances and the vast complexities of society as a whole. No human
being can be personally acquainted with more than a few thousand other persons, while
there are many millions of other human beings who are beloved of God and toward
whom some obligation of Christian love is presumably owed. It is within the circle of life
touching life in direct relationship that our opportunities for the fullest expression of
agape are found, yet with some of the greatest perils of perversion.

Reaction
Our sense of self includes the roles, attributes, behaviors, and associations that we
consider most important about ourselves. Examples of things that help to develop who
we are as individuals can include our occupations, hobbies, affiliations, abilities,
personality traits, and spiritual beliefs. How we identify and how we feel about ourselves
is largely the result of our environment and immediate surroundings. For example, if you
are a member of an encouraging or nurturing environment, you are more likely to feel
accepted and self-confident in your abilities. But if you are part of an unsupportive or
negative environment, you may have difficulty discovering who you are due to a lack of
acceptance and encouragement to explore your interests and positive attributes. Think
of a person you know who is confident in his or her ability to perform a particular task or
skill. Chances are this individual has received positive feedback and support from
others, which helped to further the development of these skills and foster a sense of
identity.

Reflection
We are, every one of us, social beings, from beginning to end. Short of disappearing
into a wilderness, we cannot escape society (and even then, much that comes to us
from society would continue to persist – for example, the language through which we
think and understand things). The individual and her society seem inextricably
interwoven. On one hand, society has a deep influence in shaping who we are and
determining what we can become. Our very psychologies, identities, religions, values
and moral beliefs come transmitted to us through our social experience. Society
presents opportunities that allow us to flourish, and obstacles that limit our potential and
growth. On the other hand, we do not seem to be (and let’s hope it’s not an illusion)
merely passive receivers of our social environment. We believe in free thought and free
choice. We believe that we can evaluate society and the quality of our relationships. We
believe we can wrestle with society, rise up and transform it, should its character no
longer seem good and just.

Conclusion
It is the Christian’s duty, as well as that of every other man, to provide for his (or her)
family not only the material foundations of life but the conditions of happy and creative
existence. One has a responsibility to one’s own family that one does not have to any
other. Not only by civil law and custom but by the obligations of Christian love it is wrong
to sacrifice one’s wife or husband or children to a diffused idea of "serving humanity."
This does not mean that in the intimate relations of the home sacrifices may not be
shared; it is obvious that in most forms of devoted Christian service they must be. Still
less does it mean that one party in this relation is justified in imposing his or her will
upon the other under a selfish plea of being neglected. This is a too common form of
self-love, and many an act of Christian service is inhibited by the partner’s whim or by a
self-pitying assumption of martyrdom. Nevertheless, it does mean that it is not Christian
to neglect or injure one’s own family in the service of others to whom no such direct
obligation is owed. To serve the Lord is our supreme duty, but it may be doubted that
God is well served in forgetfulness of immediate human duties or the immolation of
those who ought to be loved and cherished. This applies to time, energy, and
companionship as well as money, and many a "busy person" continually away from
home at church meetings might well take heed.
Application
 Acceptance and respect:
The level of acceptance and respect from relevant adults remains a strong
contributor to an individual's sense of personal identity at all ages. Respect for
others is communicated through the expression of genuine thoughts and interests as
well as holding reasonably high standards for their behaviors and ability levels.
 Success with meaningful tasks:
A positive sense of self and self-esteem are ultimately derived from meaningful
achievements. As a family child care provider, you must therefore be creative in
identifying activities and tasks in which you can help children experience meaningful
success and ideally a sense of contribution.
 Association of positive role models
People who are reminded of someone with strong values or great inner strength
prior to beginning a difficult task tend to put more effort into the task and achieve at
higher levels than if they had not had the positive association before beginning the
task.
 Honest feedback:
When giving feedback, it should be honest, respectful, and specific to the task at
hand. Rather than saying, “Good job!” to a child who successfully completed a large
puzzle, try saying, “Wow! You worked so hard to put that puzzle together. That took
a long time and you didn’t give up.”
 Genuinely challenging and meaningful tasks:
Creating experiences and opportunities that are meaningful and fitting to a child’s
developmental level and that support daily routines can help contribute to a positive
sense of self. Knowledge about each child and of developmentally appropriate
practices will be essential when you plan your activities and experiences.
 Opportunities for meaningful peer interaction:
Finding opportunities that can contribute to ongoing support from peers can help
contribute to a positive sense of self.

 Coping with defeats:

Defeats are a part of everyday life. Sometimes, things do not work out or go as
planned, and learning how to deal with these setbacks and turn them into
opportunities for growth will help to build a positive sense of self. Managing
 frustration is important for children to learn, and they often need guidance to develop
and practice this skill.

Recommendation
The choices that you make, the actions that you take, the foods that you eat, and the
friendships that you make, are all aspects that affect your daily life, as well as, your
physical and mental health.
Wanting to take responsibility for your health begins with a promise to yourself, to take
control of your actions and your behaviour in ways that would decrease risks and
increase your own personal wellness.
Three very important points for a healthy and balanced lifestyle are “physical, social and
emotional wellbeing”.
Physical:
1. Are you fit and healthy?
2. Do you get daily exercise?
3. Do you eat nutritional foods?
Psychological:
1. Do you avoid risky behaviour?
2. Do you develop yourself?
3. Do you do your best at school?
Social:
1. Do you have good, positive relationships with family and friends?
2. Do you take the time to build up family bonds?
3. Do you take part in community activities?
These are all important points, because your character plays a significant role in your
decisions, actions and behaviour. It will have an impact on your health and on you as a
person.
It is extremely important to pay attention to “YOURSELF”, your focus should be on
“YOURSELF”, before you start to focus on other people. We must learn to respect
ourselves and our bodies.
Your psychological health is so important as this develops you as a person. Your mental
and emotional health are one, they affect your overall psychological well-being.

• The way you feel about yourself.

• The quality of your relationships.
• The ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties.
If we are not able to deal with all our psychological emotions, we will struggle to build
relationships with others.
Remember that you come first, you are special in your own way and you are beautiful
and unique.