Ch. 14 Physical Development in Adolescence
In this chapter I learned alot about the causes and effects of obesity, anorexia, and bulimia. Adolescence is a time of growth and development. I found out that there are no single causes to these disorders. Being obese affects all aspects of a child's life. These children develop severe emotional and physical problems. Anorexia is an eating disorder where people starve themselves and it usually begins in young people around the onset of puberty. Anorexia mainly affects adolescent girls. All victims of bulimia are plagued by irresistible urges to binge on food in a short time. After consuming large amounts of food they vomit or use other methods to get rid of the excess food. After reading this chapter I came to realize how infected peoples minds have become about the way they look. Teens have to be teased about being too fat or too thin. In this phase of life people are so vunerable and worried about what other (peers) think. I think everyone should be happy with what God blessed you with as long as you are healthy. To the adolescents out there who are going through these disorders right now should reach out to someone and seek help.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Ch. 10 & 13 weekly readings
Ch. 10 Social and Personality Development in the Preschool Years
In this chapter it discussed how growing up in an individualistic culture is different from a collectivist culture. Individualistic cultures are defined by detachment from relationships and community. The individual views him/herself as relatively independent from others. On the other hand, collectivist cultures stress the importance of relationships, roles and status within the social system. Both are broad dimensions used to differentiate cultures. I learned that in an indiviualistic culture independence, value and personal fullfillment is prioritized. Collectivist cultures stress harmony and obedience. I think the United States is an individualistic culture and foreign countries are collectivist.
Ch. 13 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
In middle childhood being popular and having many friends are two significant factors. Children who have a strong group of friendships and who are popular with their peers are socially competent. Social skills, social awareness, and self- confidence are all milestones that the child will face during middle childhood. I think all children want to adapt and be accepted socially. I think that children have it bad during this stage because they go from wanting the approval of their parents to wanting the approval from their peers.
In this chapter it discussed how growing up in an individualistic culture is different from a collectivist culture. Individualistic cultures are defined by detachment from relationships and community. The individual views him/herself as relatively independent from others. On the other hand, collectivist cultures stress the importance of relationships, roles and status within the social system. Both are broad dimensions used to differentiate cultures. I learned that in an indiviualistic culture independence, value and personal fullfillment is prioritized. Collectivist cultures stress harmony and obedience. I think the United States is an individualistic culture and foreign countries are collectivist.
Ch. 13 Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
In middle childhood being popular and having many friends are two significant factors. Children who have a strong group of friendships and who are popular with their peers are socially competent. Social skills, social awareness, and self- confidence are all milestones that the child will face during middle childhood. I think all children want to adapt and be accepted socially. I think that children have it bad during this stage because they go from wanting the approval of their parents to wanting the approval from their peers.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Ch. 9 weekly readings
Ch. 9 Cognitive development in the preschool years.
In ch. 9 I learned many things, but the most significant was about head start. Head start serves child development through the preschool years and their low- income families. It was the most significant because I remember going to head start. It is a national program that promotes school readiness. It serves as evidence to show that the early years matter a great deal to a child's growth and development. This program is funded by the government. I think this program is a great deal to those in need. It provides an opportunity to those who are less fortunate to be ready and able to adapt to school. This program provides parents with educational, nutritional and health support to better aide the children in transition into school.
Ch. 9 Cognitive development in the preschool years.
In ch. 9 I learned many things, but the most significant was about head start. Head start serves child development through the preschool years and their low- income families. It was the most significant because I remember going to head start. It is a national program that promotes school readiness. It serves as evidence to show that the early years matter a great deal to a child's growth and development. This program is funded by the government. I think this program is a great deal to those in need. It provides an opportunity to those who are less fortunate to be ready and able to adapt to school. This program provides parents with educational, nutritional and health support to better aide the children in transition into school.
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