CH 10.3: Relationships with Siblings/Peers Flashcards
how do children treat the first-borns (compared to later-borns)
-more affectionate and punitive
-higher expectations; lower them for later-borns to be more realistic
common differences between first-borns and later-borns
-first borns are more compliant to parents requests, higher intelligence test scores, more likely to go to university
-later borns are more popular with peers and more innovative
myth about only children vs the truth
myth: they are selfish and egotistical
truth: they are more likely to succeed in school, higher intelligence, leadership, and maturity
in families with 2+ children, how does the dynamic between the youngest and older siblings change as the youngest grows?
the older siblings will become a source of comfort for the youngest when they are distressed around age 4
what is said about the stability of sibling interaction?
it remains fairly stable as kids age
factors contributing to quality of sibling relationships
gender - siblings of same gender have warmer relationships
temperament - 2 siblings w/ no temper is best
age - as both siblings reach adolescence they start to see each other as equals
parents - treatment of each child is appropriate for each of their ages and needs
common aggressive behaviors that preschoolers use to try to solve conflict
hitting, kicking, pushing, biting, stealing toys
when do some children start resorting to bullying?
by the end of preschool
how do preschoolers typically react when they see someone in distress?
they appear concerned and try to provide comfort but they’re limited in what they can do because they haven’t yet really learned any ways to help
main type of play seen in preschoolers
co-operative: children play together, often make-believe activities/games
2 pros to make-believe play
-allows children to explore topics that frighten them
-improves cognitive development
preschoolers with imaginary friends tend to have what?
be more sociable and have more real friends
solitary play is considered healthy except for which form?
aimless wandering- kids walk around trying to decide on what to play and never decide
roles parents can take on when children are playing
playmate
mediator- help iron out conflicts b/w kids
coach- explain things to child to calm them down
why does quality of attachment predict the success of children’s peer relationships?
makes kid feel more confident about exploring environment (therefore interacting with peers) and the kid’s relationship w/ parents is the model for all future social relationships
