Category: Children

  • Marshmallow Test: The Effects Of Encouragement And Forgiveness On Delayed-Gratification In Children

    Introduction The so-called Marshmallow Test, or Attention in Delay of Gratification (Mischel et al., 1970) has taken on iconic status in popular culture, purportedly demonstrating the struggle that children encounter with the concept of delayed gratification. In truth, there were multiple conditions in Mischels experiment, and it was only in one particular condition that all…

  • Community Acceptance: Special Impaired Children

    Abstract Educating children with students who have a special impairment, could be beneficial to their health and in environmental conditions. Parents spend an average of $326 per month, or just under $4,000 per year, on out-of-pocket medical expenses on their special needs child according to New Mexico Statistics for Special Education. Making an environment more…

  • Media Violence and Its Negative Effects on Attitudes and Behaviors in Children and Young Adults

    Introduction Since the beginning of time humans have gone through many changes in the way we function and develop. However, there are a few things that will remain consistent throughout human history. These things include the way we consume information and our ability learn. Psychologist Albert Bandura developed the Social Learning Theory. Banduras theory proves…

  • Overcoming Loss And Grief By Children And Adults

    Children, adolescents, and adults, experience, understand and react to the passing of a loved one or passing of any person differently. Grief is normal and an expected response in anyone that experiences a loss; however, the symptoms of grief are often misunderstood in children and youngsters going through bereavement. When a loved one dies, how…

  • Children’s Experiences after Encountering their Parents Separation or Conflict

    I’ve decided to discuss the children’s experiences after encountering their parents separation or conflict. Definitely, the topic is related to our group’s approved title. This aims to specify what occurrences that the children had faced. In addition, it’s for the readers to have empathy and for them to be mindful on how to deal with…

  • Ways to Resolve a Conflict among Kids

    Helping kids improve compromise capacities isn’t puzzling or complex, anyway it takes perseverance and a consistent methodology. Here investigate a few hints. Making a rich feelings vocabulary is the first step. From earliest stages, start putting words to feelings. Pair words with outward appearances; it assists child with getting feeling. When you squirm I can…

  • How Martial Arts Can Help Your Child Overcome Shyness

    Remember when you had your child? the thrill of joy that ran through you was inexplicable. One goal becomes apparent: To raise up the best child ever; physically strong, physiologically and mentally equipped to face the seemingly endless hurdles that life will eventually present to them, and to ultimately help them on their journey towards…

  • Why Children Should Not Be Involved In Competitive Sports

    Jack groaned as his dad rushed him to basketball practice. He did not enjoy playing basketball and was constantly forced to go to practice by his parents. Competitive sports were just not fun anymore, and coaches were often unfair to his team. Before we get into detail about why he disliked basketball, let’s get into…

  • Family As An Ecological System For A Child

    This reflective essay will look at a theory from Bronfenbrenners ecological system. It has four basic structures. Microsystem has four groups that can have an impact in a childs growth. Therefore, family group within microsystem is one which is important to understand its influence on child development. Firstly, I will discuss the importance of family…

  • The Effects Of Sports On Children Development

    As a parent would you put your kid into a sports program to develop their characteristics? As a young kid, my mother and father put me into many sports such as basketball, baseball and soccer. When I was at practices and games I always loved being there and having fun. Children who play sports are…