Invitation To The Life Span Essay

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1. Discuss gender (not physical) differences between boys and girls. Discuss how parents, teachers, etc. treat children differently based on their gender. Be sure to give personal examples in your discussion. Gender differences are defined in Invitation to The Life Span as differences in the roles and behaviors that are prescribed by a culture for males and females. Examples given in our text is gender specific toys for girls, like Barbie and an appropriate gender specific toy for boys would be matchbox cars. We also learn that 4 year olds apply these differences to traditionally gender specific jobs (Berger, 2010). The examples in my life would be as a child I was often given dolls, stuff animals and tea sets, because all girls like tea time. …show more content…

How much time is spent on academics such as identifying words and math? How much time is spent on the arts including crafts, dance and music? Also how much time is spent on physical education and what types were offered? Also could I come in at any time to see the environment my child was a part of? What is the nutrition standard at that school? I am positive that if I had a small child I would have more emotional questions in regards to how my child would be helped if they were having a difficult time adjusting to the social situation or having difficulty keeping up in any …show more content…

This is one of three styles based on the work of Diana Baumrind (1967, 1971). The definition is parents who set limits and enforce rules but are flexible and listen to their children (Berger, 2010). Each child is different and would require an evolving upbringing as they grow. What seems to work is listening and observing a child’s needs emotional, physical and mental, then taking that information in to account when disciplining. You should try to set a good example of behavior for them. Allow the child to understand what they did wrong by saying NO and taking them to a different area. As the child’s cognition matures you should start explaining why the intended action was wrong, in a calm demeanor. Favorite toys can be taken for a limited time, whatever your method be consistent so your child will have a feeling of stability and truly know right from wrong. Some nonproductive examples would be screaming, hitting or ignoring your child when they have misbehaved. These actions can cause emotional and physical harm and should be avoided (Disciplining Your Child,

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