Mary Grace A.

David
EDTEG 210

Topic: Socio Emotional Development During Early Childhood

What do you think are the theories that best describe young children’s relationships
based on the theories given or presented in module #7?

- I will choose Erikson’s theory of psychosocial Development because it’s focus is on the
foundation of each stages for developing a well-rounded individual

1. Trust vs. Mistrust (0-2 years of age) which talks about the major role of the
caregiver (Parents/guardians) this is a most critical stage because as a caregiver, you
are building a relationship with a human being which plays an important part to the
development and foundation of a child on how he/she views the world.

2. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt (2-3 years of age) this is the second stage of Erik
Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development. At this stage, children develops a
sense of control. They begin to manifest the need for independence and to have
control over what they do and how they do it. For example learning to control one’s
body function, control over their choice of food, toys and even what to wear.

3. Initiative vs Guilt (3-6 years of age) children start to explore their interpersonal
skills, imagine and they learn to start action and feeling remorse for their action. They
develop a sense of initiative and plan activities or even make up games. The feeling
of Guilt in a child takes place if the parents treat a child’s behavior as annoyance.

4. Industry vs. Inferiority (6-12 years of age) children start to develop their sense of
self-worth. They also learn to do things correctly and if a child successfully resolved
the crises from the first stages, and encouraged the begin to feel confident in their
ability, if not, then the child starts to doubt his/her own abilities and may not reach
his/her potential, they begin to feel inferior, low self-esteem.

5. Identity vs. Role confusion (adolescent years) this is the development of identity, a
sense of self relationship to others and to own thoughts and desires. Developing The
sense of personal identity, values, goals and beliefs.

6. Intimacy vs Isolation (Young adult years) the sixth stage of Erikson’s theory of
psychosocial development. In this stage, we begin to explore relationships and
commitments with someone other than family member. This also includes friendships
and inspiration, we develop the ability to give and receive love and make long term
commitments.
Imagine that you have commissioned to develop a training program for parents of young
children. Your program should teach adults about parenting. Outlie or design a
program appropriate in your own context as an educator. What should parents know?

- Title: WHAT CAN I DO?

- This is to give knowledge to parents about the developmental stages of their child as an
individual to meet and attend to the needs of children appropriately and know the
applicable approaches and strategies for each child. To let them know that each child is
unique.

I will not elaborate more but this includes the following areas:

 Personal and Emotional - introducing Erikson’s theory of psychosocial

Development in order for the parents to learn well their duties as their child’s
caregivers, and to make them understand that they play a very important and
crucial part in forming and molding human beings in this world, to develop
healthy relationships with friends and family members.
 Social- collaboration with others that helps with interpersonal skills of their
children, also to discover and develop their unique potential
 Physical- the stages of human development, to meet the children where they are

Also, by introducing them these important people who have contributions to our
education.

 Jean Piaget- “theory of cognitive development” to comprehend the capacity of

each child depending on their different stages
 Maria Montessori- the “Absorbent mind” – a sponge like capacity of children to
absorb from the environment. Be careful on what we teach our children.
 John Locke- “Tabula rasa” – the blank slate, we are the product of our
upbringing and experiences.

Make a short research on the major trends regarding socio-emotional development of

early childhood you may also focus on prosocial and anti-social behavior during early
childhood.

- Parents should assist in the development of social-emotional skills so that their children
can form positive relationships with peers and family members. This is applicable in
Erikson’s theory of psychosocial Development. The way their
caregivers/parents/guardians react to their social and emotional needs is something that
children pick up on. They feel safe at home with their guardians if there is a proper care
for children. Through that, Children will learn to empathize, react to others’
feelings/emotions.

- I am against “self soothe” because I believe this will cause young children negative
consequences like developing anti-social behavior and that will affect the children
 negatively. They need proper care and love. As guardians, we make sure that our children
feel safe and secure because that will affect on how they view the world and the people
around them.

Because research findings suggest that violence on television and social media leads
children to act in aggressive ways, some professionals or even advocacy groups have
advocated barring violence and aggression both on TV and social media platforms. Do you
agree with this type of approach? Why or why not? Are there alternatives
restricting to restricting aggression and violence both in media like TV and social
media platforms?

- For me, We cannot control what will be seen on TV and social media platforms so it is
our duty to guide our children. Yes I agree with that kind of approach. On TV, there is a
reminder for parental guidance for shows that are not suitable for children. In social
media platforms, millions of people are using these nowadays. We cannot just leave our
children with their gadgets. It is our duty to protect them. At the same time, I’m against
violence and aggression. Here in Thailand, weapons, cigarettes, or any other substances
which symbolize aggression and violence on TV are censored even the blood

- As adults, we can address that issue personally. We can explain and talk to our children
about those things in proper ways. Yes we restrict them but they have to know and
learn about those things as well. That violence is not right, aggression and violence
doesn’t do any good to other people. We just have to explain to them just in case they
encounter or see such things on TV or social media. We cannot monitor young ones all
the time but we can protect them from such things by explaining them so that they
would understand.