week 9: middle childhood part 2 Flashcards
what are the different health and promotions wellness immunizations we discussed in middle childhood part 2 ?
hep b and HPV
what age range does unintentional injuries occur ?
5-9 years old
Select all that is true with the category of health promotion and wellness :
healthy bodies and weights:
* Sedentary lifestyles
* Obseity in children can cause longterm chronic illnesses
* Obesity results
from environmental and genetic factors
yes these are all true
health promotion and wellness : sleep : select all that is true regarding this category
- Poor sleep is a common
childhood problem - Kids need about 9-12 hours of sleep in 24 hours
- Multiple factors impact sleep at this age
all is true
is bullying common in middle childhood ?
yes bullying can be common within these age range
what is the definition of bullying?
Willful, repeated aggressive behaviour with negative intent used by a child to
maintain power over another child
What can bullying result ?
it can result physical, psychological, social or educational harm or distress being inflicted on the targeted youth
in kids ages 4-11 can be what ?
physical, verbal, social
can be physical, verbal, indirect sexual, harassment, body size or electronic ( cyber) in terms of bullying.
yes this is infact true
Bullying - patterns of aggression
at every age, boys show more physical aggression and more assertiveness than do girls
is it true or false.
this is true
what are the two types of aggression in bullying within the middle childhood?
Relational aggression: aggression aimed at damaging another person’s self-esteem or peer relationships
Girls are more likely than boys to use relational aggression
Retaliatory aggression: aggression to get back at someone who has hurt you (revenge)
Increases among boys and girls ages 6-12
boys are more likely than girls to use relational aggression
this is false, girls are morel likely to use this
What is retaliatory aggression
aggression to get back at someone who has hurt you
true or false. Retaliatory aggression increases among boys and girls ages 6-12
true
Define if these characteristics are correct among the bullying concept.
*Witnessing bullying can have negative consequences
* Sibling bullying
* Social support is a crucial buffer
against continuing victimization
* Early intervention and prevention methods may be the best first course of action to take
* Anti-bullying campaigns
* Set the example for the kids –
parents
* Listen - if someone is saying they are being bullied
* Education
these are all true
true or false.Kids with chronic illnesses are at an increased risk of being bullied due to physical vulnerabilities, social skill challenges and intolerant environments
true
True or false. Kids who are experiencing bullying cannot keep up in gym or recess, may look physically different, miss class.
true
when doing the assessment for the kids who are being bullied it is important to keep parents on radar, and being supportive to children and parents
yes this is true
When was technology and social media increased ?
pandemic has increased the use of technology and screen time for children
what is the recommended screen time for middle childhood ?
about 2 hours include smartphones, tablets, gaming, consoles, tv, and computers
technology and social media: tv can be a powerful influence in developing values and shaping behaviour. Is this true or false?
this is true
technology and social media : violence on tv and violence in video games can be seen within this usage
yes this is true
technology and social media causes decrease in prosocial behaviours ?
yes this is true
Select all that applies within the negatives of media
Too much screen time can lead to developmental issues:
* Sleep problems
* Lower grades in school – academic, literacy, numeracy
* Less socialization – family, friends
* Weight problems
* Mood problems – mental health issues
* Self-image and body image issues
* Fear of Missing out
* Less time learning other ways to relax and have fun
all is true
technology and social media :
encourage parents to be involved: how could this be implemented?
set reasonable limits
ensure it is age appropriate pay attention to what is being seen/watched or played
talk to the children about what is happening on Tv/or game
encourage other hobbies, outdoors, sports, etc
true or false. as a parent it is important to implement a talk about online safety and privacy, and set good example with your own screen habits.
true
select all that applies :
Sexuality in Pre- Adolescence
*General social division between boys and girls
*Sexual learning and curiosity occurs among same sex
* May be curious about body parts–start to learn about health in school Gr. 4 & 5
*May have questions about sex and sexuality
* Media and peers play a role in understanding
* Puberty may begin in elementary years – answer questions openly and honestly
true
Let’s talk about sex: select all that is true
* Ages 5-10 years
* Talk about body parts and normalizing bodies
* Talk about consent
* NOBODY should be touching
their genitals
* Who is their trusted adult?
* “My body is nobodies’ body by mine”
* Other topics
- Privacy
- Ask before touching and hugging
- Healthy Relationships – based on respect,
consent and kindness
- Families and what they look like
all is true
let’s talk about sex : what age is this common ‘talk’ common?
ages 11-12 years
what age do you experience effects of puberty ?
ages 11-12 years and we also talk about the body changes
true or false. sex talk should be normalize.
yes this is true, sex talk should be normalize
Define if these are all true:
Puberty (more in Adolescence)
* Hormone changes, genital
development, menstruation
* Babies and sex
* Bullying and cyberbullying
* Social media – privacy settings, what to post/not to post
* Consent
yes these are all true
