Introduction
I was able to observe two children who are siblings, Tristan who is five years old and his younger sister Ellie who is three. They also have a little brother who is year old and their mother is currently pregnant and due any day. Their mother and father are currently incarcerated therefore; all of the children are living with their grandparents. The grandparents currently have custody of all three children, and our waiting for their daughter to give birth, to take custody of that child.
Erikson’s Theory
I know these children personally and have been able to watch them for several years. I have observed them in the presence of their parents and also with their grandparents. When speaking about Erikson’s developmental stages Tristan would be …show more content…
Manipulative Behavior
I did not experience seeing the manipulative behavior in these children. These children could benefit from some mental health resources. Their home life has not always been stable. Even when their parents were not incarcerated they were not a big part of their lives. Often times the parents would drop them off at their grandparents so they could go out and drink and do illegal drugs.
Teaching
I understand that we should be doing the teaching, yet I learned so much from those two children in a short period of time. Just watching and observing how the two are so different from each other; one child very social whereas the other very introverted. I mostly observed these children and just listened.
Reflecting
I know this family personally, and can't begin to imagine what these children have experienced and will continue to experience. When dealing with children I believe it is important for them to speak and to ask questions instead of me barging in and asking a million questions. When interacting with any child a level of trust must be established, particularly in these two children. Any teaching done needs to be approached at the child’s
I was able to observe two children who are siblings, Tristan who is five years old and his younger sister Ellie who is three. They also have a little brother who is year old and their mother is currently pregnant and due any day. Their mother and father are currently incarcerated therefore; all of the children are living with their grandparents. The grandparents currently have custody of all three children, and our waiting for their daughter to give birth, to take custody of that child.
Erikson’s Theory
I know these children personally and have been able to watch them for several years. I have observed them in the presence of their parents and also with their grandparents. When speaking about Erikson’s developmental stages Tristan would be …show more content…
Manipulative Behavior
I did not experience seeing the manipulative behavior in these children. These children could benefit from some mental health resources. Their home life has not always been stable. Even when their parents were not incarcerated they were not a big part of their lives. Often times the parents would drop them off at their grandparents so they could go out and drink and do illegal drugs.
Teaching
I understand that we should be doing the teaching, yet I learned so much from those two children in a short period of time. Just watching and observing how the two are so different from each other; one child very social whereas the other very introverted. I mostly observed these children and just listened.
Reflecting
I know this family personally, and can't begin to imagine what these children have experienced and will continue to experience. When dealing with children I believe it is important for them to speak and to ask questions instead of me barging in and asking a million questions. When interacting with any child a level of trust must be established, particularly in these two children. Any teaching done needs to be approached at the child’s