socialisation, parenting, family & media Flashcards
parenting
process of raising, nurturing and guiding children from infancy and through to adulthood
family
very subjective definition
a social unit of individuals who are connected by blood, marriage or other legal ties
authoritative
most balanced and effective
high expectations combined with warmth, responsiveness and support
authoritarian
strict and controlling parenting style characterised by high expectations and rigid rules with little flexibility
permissive
warmth, affection and lenity but with few rules or boundaries
uninvolved
lack of responsiveness to children’s needs
disengaged from Childs life, showing little interest in providing emotional support
developmental outcomes
authoritative - high cognitive and social competence, high self esteem and social skills
authoritarian - average cognitive and social skills, average academic performance
permissive - low cognitive and social skills, poor self control and more drug use that other children
cultural differences
western societies - authoritative parenting
other cultures such as Malay, Chinese and Indian focus on authoritarian parenting
behavioural control
parents regulate or control there Childs behaviour through structured rules, expectations and discipline.
focused on setting clear boundaries, enforcing consistent rules and providing guidance to promote development
psychological control
parents use manipulative or coercive tactics to control their Childs behaviour, thoughts and emotions
focus on undermining a Childs sense of autonomy and emotional well being
helicopter parenting
parents are overly focused on children’s lives, overprotective.
parents tend to hover over their children and constant monitor their actions, making designs for them and intervening in situations
enmeshed parenting
boundaries between parent and child are blurred, leading to excessive emotional involvement
over protective and controlling, depending on their child for emotional support
sibling rivalry
completion, jealousy and conflict that can arise between siblings,
particaurly common in children close in age and when there is perceived differences in how parents treat siblings
influence of siblings
emotional support and conflict resolution, teaching children teamwork and social skills
however
can lead to emotional neglect and social isolation along with inconsistent support from parents
divorce
feeling of anxiety and stress along with guilt. may lead to difficulty trusting others and may lead to children acting out
but
can increase resilience and emotional maturity along with improved communication and independence
blended family
an expanded support system, ability to adapt and an increased emotional awareness
but
can lead to loyalty conflicts and feeling of loss which can lead to insecurity
tv
Tv shows are designed for children to enhance cognitive development and can expose children to different cultures
however
leads to development problems such as critical thinking and a decreased attention span
social media
allows children to connnect with peers and develop a sense of belonging
but
excessive use can hinder development of face to face social skills and contributes to body image issues
