Social and Personality Development in Childhood What makes people who they are? There are many pieces that contribute to what makes a person who he/she is. The way in which a child is raised is one of the most influential contributors. Parents play a vital role in their child’s personality development. Furthermore, nationality also is important because culture influences the way in which life is lived. Another major contributor to personality and social development is the school, and the living conditions both in school and at home. Those who live in modest living conditions are generally less materialistic, more generous and simpler to interact with. On the other hand, those who live and are educated in high living conditions are oftentimes
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Many things were revealed about this age group, one of which was that at different ages different characteristics of gender identification are prevalent. With the four year old, he could identify that a boy could play with whatever he wanted, but wearing something girly was over the top. The six year old understood that boys should only play with boy toys. The nine year old categorized cross-sex activities as a boy playing with a doll but knew there was nothing wrong with it. He understood that as long as he was not doing anything bad, he could do whatever he wanted, regardless of the fact that those who were in his age group do not necessarily perform those activities (Craddock). In conclusion, childhood development, regarding personality and gender, effects children on a large-scale. The way children are perceived by peers and themselves effects their personality development. Also, their gender effects the lifestyle which they live. These are the two largest components of what makes people who they are. It begins at birth but development of personality is boosted at this time period. The events that occur at this time in their life affects the way they act, dress, and ultimately, live. These are the aspects of development that make people grow up into who they
Many things were revealed about this age group, one of which was that at different ages different characteristics of gender identification are prevalent. With the four year old, he could identify that a boy could play with whatever he wanted, but wearing something girly was over the top. The six year old understood that boys should only play with boy toys. The nine year old categorized cross-sex activities as a boy playing with a doll but knew there was nothing wrong with it. He understood that as long as he was not doing anything bad, he could do whatever he wanted, regardless of the fact that those who were in his age group do not necessarily perform those activities (Craddock). In conclusion, childhood development, regarding personality and gender, effects children on a large-scale. The way children are perceived by peers and themselves effects their personality development. Also, their gender effects the lifestyle which they live. These are the two largest components of what makes people who they are. It begins at birth but development of personality is boosted at this time period. The events that occur at this time in their life affects the way they act, dress, and ultimately, live. These are the aspects of development that make people grow up into who they