Self Concept In Child Development

When a child is developing, it is the people around them who determine the kind of person they will end up becoming. This is attributed to the fact that children develop under the example of their role models. The parents being the closest people around them then play a lead role in setting up the pace and phase of the child’s development.

A child’s self concept is developed from the kind of communication a parent has with the child. As a parent I like to motivate my children so as to boost their self worth. This also goes a long way in ensuring that their self esteem is well developed, which is another aspect of self-concept .

As a parent I want to establish positive traits in my children and use them to recognize them for the milestones

So I try to help my children my controlling their emotions so as to construct a strong attitude towards situations whether positive or negative.By doing so,I can also help my children in being able to understand ,and hence regulate their emotions.

Finally, parents have the duty to show their love for their children at all time by showing them concern and genuine sympathy through the things that they enjoy. For instance, taking a child to see a movie they love to see as an encouragement for being sick helps the child feel loved and cared for.I remember my mother doing this when we were sick, we would always received a special treat. This helps to display the parent’s empathy and sympathy to the child. It is always the little things that mean so much to children. This is because their needs are limited to concern, love and provision and the only luxury they require is a truly loving parent. This helps in the developed from the concepts above.

Describe the impact of child-rearing styles on development, by considering the four main child rearing styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved. Which of these child-rearing styles is associated with positive outcomes? What factors can influence an individual’s approach to