After viewing the Attachment in Infancy & Toddlerhood Wikipage, it made me think about my own attachment to my mother based upon my behavior as a child described to by my parents. I displayed a very explorative and joyful demeanor when I was near them. I vaguely remember being very upset at only a few years of age upon being separated from my mother. However, I remember after a few years of age, I grew more and more acceptant of her departure while knowing I would see her again soon. I believe I portrayed a secure attachment, as my mother expressed consistent and sensitive response to my signals and needs as a young child. Attachment is defined as the “strong affectionate tie we have with special people in our lives that leads us to feel pleasure
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In better terms, I was drawn towards the topic of self-control, and how a child’s development of this process is truly important to how they will develop into a successful individual. This includes a child’s ability to obey commands using memory recall and integration into their own behavior, compliance, and delay of gratification. Intriguingly, the delay of gratification plays a large role into the development of self-control and impulsiveness. The text states that “young children’s capacity to delay gratification is influenced by both biologically based temperament and quality of caregiving” (Kochanska & Aksan, 2006; Kochanska & Knaack, 2003) and “toddlers who experience parental warmth and simple “as opposed to lengthy, detailed) statements that patiently redirect their behavior are more likely to be cooperative and resist temptation” (Blandon & Volling, 2008; Hakman & Sullivan, 2009). This brought to light the fact that learning these foundational skills as a child is essential in further developing these skills as an adult, as we can all honestly proclaim that we witness a significant amount of a lack of self-control and delay of gratification in grown adults on a daily basis. It …show more content…
"Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood" Exploring Lifespan Development. Third Edition ed. Pearson, 2014. 71. Print.
Kochanska, G., & Aksan, N. (2006). Children’s conscience and self-regulation. Journal of Personality, 74, 1587-1617.
Kochanska, G., & Knaack, A. (2003). Effortful control as a personality characteristic of young children: Antecedents, correlates, and consequences. Journal of Personality, 71, 1087-1112.
Parker, Michele. "Risks During Pregnancy." Maricopa Community Colleges. Web. 30 Oct.
In better terms, I was drawn towards the topic of self-control, and how a child’s development of this process is truly important to how they will develop into a successful individual. This includes a child’s ability to obey commands using memory recall and integration into their own behavior, compliance, and delay of gratification. Intriguingly, the delay of gratification plays a large role into the development of self-control and impulsiveness. The text states that “young children’s capacity to delay gratification is influenced by both biologically based temperament and quality of caregiving” (Kochanska & Aksan, 2006; Kochanska & Knaack, 2003) and “toddlers who experience parental warmth and simple “as opposed to lengthy, detailed) statements that patiently redirect their behavior are more likely to be cooperative and resist temptation” (Blandon & Volling, 2008; Hakman & Sullivan, 2009). This brought to light the fact that learning these foundational skills as a child is essential in further developing these skills as an adult, as we can all honestly proclaim that we witness a significant amount of a lack of self-control and delay of gratification in grown adults on a daily basis. It …show more content…
"Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood" Exploring Lifespan Development. Third Edition ed. Pearson, 2014. 71. Print.
Kochanska, G., & Aksan, N. (2006). Children’s conscience and self-regulation. Journal of Personality, 74, 1587-1617.
Kochanska, G., & Knaack, A. (2003). Effortful control as a personality characteristic of young children: Antecedents, correlates, and consequences. Journal of Personality, 71, 1087-1112.
Parker, Michele. "Risks During Pregnancy." Maricopa Community Colleges. Web. 30 Oct.