CAS 201 Lecture 3: Ch 3
26 Jun 2019
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Ch 3 : supporting families with autonomy-seeking youngsters. Toddler seeking autonomy: theorists label the process of developing autonomy as , seeking autonomy, separating. Developing autonomy: signs of developing autonomy, negativity, exploration, self-help skills, a sense of possession. Negativity: likely to be contrary about everything, the child can now begin to see himself as an individual separate from his mother or other objects, beginning of no! , busy asserting individuality. Exploration: exploration starts in infancy, grows out of attachment and a sense of trust. Increases as children move toward autonomy: child who is firmly attached explores more, child learns that they are capable individuals. Independence and interdependence: newborn babies born with 2 major tasks, to become independent individuals, to establish connections with others, the parents" job is to help their children with these tasks. Focus on independence: goals for families that value independence, child is an individual, child is unique and special, child develops self-determination, child becomes self-reliant.
