24 Jun After reviewing this week’s learning resources, discuss the role of nature vs. nurture on child development, including the impact of genetics and environmental factors like s
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After reviewing this week's learning resources, discuss the role of nature vs. nurture on child development, including the impact of genetics and environmental factors like socioeconomic status, cultural norms, etc.
In what ways do you think your parents influenced you? Were these influences more "nature" or "nurture?"
An excellent response will be 2-3 paragraphs long, refer to the week's learning resources, and be well-written.
Week 2 Learning Resources
REQUIRED RESOURCES
Parenting Styles
Parenting style has been found to predict child well-being in the domains of social competence, academic performance, psychosocial development, and problem behavior.
Nature-nurture question article by Eric Turkheimer
Recent overview of the nature-nurture debate by well-known expert in the field.
· Nature-nurture question article by Eric Turkheimer
Child rearing and Guidance Strategies
Parents and caregivers guide and promote positive socialization strategies for children in their care. This reading provides an introduction, as well as a guide from the CDC for positive parenting strategies for all stages of childhood.
· Child rearing and Guidance Strategies
Historical and Social Context of Families
Chapter 5 in Parenting: A Dynamic Perspective to learn about determinants and how a parent’s behavior is influenced by culture, setting, family structure, and pressures, which determine how they parent and raise their children.
· Historical and Social Context of Families
Parenting Practices: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It by McClelland et al
Evidence-based article on best practices in parenting.
Attachment through the life course
Description: Attachment between parent and child is based on attachments formed in childhood. This article explains the trajectory and long term consequences of attachment.
· Parenting Practices: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It by McClelland et al.
Attachment Through the Life Course
Description: Attachment between parent and child is based on attachments formed in childhood. This article explains the trajectory and long term consequences of attachment.
· Attachment Through the Life Course
Audiovisual supplement on Attachment Theory
Description: This video provides an audiovisual presentation of attachment theory.
