Childhood psychiatric disorders

Typically, children begin watching television at a very early age, sometimes as early as six months, and are fervent viewers by the time that they are two or three years old (Murray, 1997). It appears children spend more time watching TV than any other activity. Studies have shown that children, in the hours between school and dinnertime, spend nearly 80 percent of the time watching television (Chen, 1994). Discoveries and invention of devices are always welcome till we, humans, find a way to…

Utilitarianism vs. Kantianism: Child Labor in the Entertainment Industry A prevailing, yet controversial, social practice that has been occurring for hundreds of years is child labor. The thought of child labor provokes a myriad of images, ranging from children working in arduous conditions in factories to children harvesting produce from their family farm in the rural countryside. To truly define child labor in one sentence would be blanketing the built-in tensions and complexities that the…

In Charles R. Plerret’s 2006 article, They ‘Sandwich Generation’: Women Caring for Parents and Children, Plerret discusses the relatively new term “sandwich generation” and what qualifies a woman as being associated with this title and the percentage of women in this demographic. Plerret looks at a study conducted from 1968 to 2003 they took a group of women and conducted a personal interview roughly five times a year, resulting in 22 interviews per woman over the course of the study. Through…

Babies and toddlers need a lot of stuff, and we mean A LOT! A lot of the things our little ones need often are needed on-the-go, too. Usually, there are too many items to carry or put in your purse, and one thing is for sure, diaper bags are the best way to bring your baby’s essentials on the road. A diaper bag — more like a utility bag — is basically a parent’s life support for the next two to three years of running numerous errands, going on various adventures, and anything else they do with…

When most moms have their first child, they want the best for them. What the definition of “best” means to these parents can differ. “Best” could be the happiest that they can be on their own accord, or it can mean that they lead a life with values going back generations. Tiger moms want their child to be better than all of their peers, they want to make sure that no matter what the child will not end up to be a failure. If the child is a failure, that could mean that the parent is also a…

Analysing effective communication techniques: Reflective essay Name: Dayana Otero Salazar Student Number: N10243461 Analysing effective communication techniques Communication is something that we learn about from a young age, it is a basic life skill that we develop. Whether or not my efforts in communicating are effective is the basis of this essay with the use of the 4Rs module. The following essay presents an in-depth analysis of my communicating techniques. This reflection will…

Age difference existing between children may affect the quality and quantity of their interactions even when they are well acquainted, and bullying of younger peer can appear as well as rejection by own peers (Ratrup, 1983). Friendship and social interaction become better and stable with age: 2-3 year children old flirt with different playmates, while five years olds are faithful to one or two peers sometime (Brierman and Furman, 1984). This is because younger children are less differentiated in…

Parents should do to prevent bullying As a parent, parents act as an important role model for their children in any situations. Parents should be more concern about their children to prevent from bullying. Here are some ideas for spotting red flags in children’s behavior to prevent from bullying. Be a Good Example Parents are the role model of the children in the family. Being a good role model is the best way to keep kids from becoming bullies or victims of bullying. All the acts and model…

What is toilet training? Toilet or “potty” training is the process of teaching children bladder and bowel control. While most children reach this milestone between the ages of 2 and 4 years old, every child develops at their own pace. You as parents, other caregivers, and family members can all help your child become toilet trained. Over several months, you will need to be patient, and give daily attention and encouragement to your child. The best time to start toilet training Your child’s…

Next, we propose that there should be a childcare leave. The government can incorporate childcare leave into our Employment Act 1955. Childcare leave means leave taken by the employee to spend time with his or her child. It is not necessary that an employee can only take leave when his or her child is sick. This is due to the fact that a child medical certificate is not required. For example, the employee can utilise the leave to accompany his or her child on the first day of school, parents’…