unit 004 out.2

003.1.1a Describe with examples the kind of influences that affect children and young people's development including their background

Some of children 's development seems to be determined by their genetic code, but there are factors that might affect children and young people dvelopment after they are born is also important. Background
Health
Environment

1.) Background:

Parents play a hughe part children young people development. There are many factors linked a child's backgroung that can affect their development.

Family dynamics:

It is the way in which a family lives and interacts with one another that creates the dynamic. That dynamic , whether good or bad, changes who people are it burrows into their psyche, ultimately influencing how they view and interact with the world outside of their family. The perfect family does not exist. There are many different influencing factors / or combinations/ that can alert the family dynamic- for better or worse- beginning with the relationship between the parents. Influences:

Influences can also include the number of children a family has, an absent parent, alcoholism, chronic illness, disability, substance abuse, physical abuse, death, social-economical status, divorce, unemployment, family values, parenting practices and the list goes on. Culture: The culture that a child lives in adds yet another element to this already complex mix. For example, while Western cultures tend to focus more on individualism, Eastern cultures are known for having a greater collectivist focus, meaning that the culture stresses the needs of the community as a whole over the needs of each individual.

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Such cultural differences can lead to dramatic variations in how children are raised. Parents from Western cultures might stress the importance of their child developing a strong sense of self- esteem and independence, while parents from Eastern cultures might focus more on how their child can contribute to the family unit and to society as a whole. No matter what the child's surrounding culture might be, the parental strategies used are designed to produce children who can meet the goals and expectations of the culture in which they live.

Roles / Parenting styles /:

Just as in any other situation where people are expected to coexist, family members, most especially children, begin to take on particular roles within the family. These roles could very well be the due result of their family dynamics, and have little to do with conscience choice. Depending upon their position within the family , including their birth order, the roles quicly become an indelible part of the given dynamic. In many disfunctional families, especially those experiencing serious issues such as alcoholism, you will find the perennial peacekeeper, the scapegoat/ irresponsible child, the family hero/the responsible child, the caretaker and the mascot. Each role has a very specific duty to its family, and it is nearly impossible for a child to separate himself from it. Codependency:

Merriam-Webster /☞ footer/ defines codependency as a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (as an addiction to alcohol or heroin); broadly: dependence on the needs of or control by another. Codependency is by definition a dysfunctional pattern of living and problem solving developed in childhood by family dynamics. It is a source of great emotional stress and pain that can lead to chronic mental and physical illness.

Patterns:

Negative patterns and behaviours are naturally passed down from generation to generation if nothing is done to remedy those patterns and behaviours. So they tend to repeat themselves like a worn-out voice recording, mostly due to the fact that people are carrying their childhood pain, anger and shame around like carry-on luggage. They are stowing that pain away in the proverbial overhead compartment throughout their life, never really dealing with it as effectively as they could. It's called denial. This is why you tend to see the same patterns passed along in families. People aren't dealing with their childhood pain.

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Poverty:

There are many reasons for this. Firstly , parents who is sturggling to make ends meet may be very stressed. This can affect their parenting styles. The lack of money can also mean that families cannot afford to eatproperly or to live nice areas. It also means that families cannot always afford to do things that help children 's learning. / books , copmuter, socialising etc../

003.1.b Describe with examples the kinds of influenes that affect children and young people's development including their health

Behavioural influences include the child's emotions , beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and cognitive abilities that affect health outcomes. Health is a complex issue. In some cases children are born with condition that will automatically affect them: They may have diabetes or blood condition. Other children may have inclination towards certain diseases. This means they do not automatically develop them, but certain circumstances will trigger them. E.g: Asthma. Children who live in areas where the air quality is poor, live in damp conditions or whose parents smoke are more likely to develop it. Where children are unwell or have ongoing medical condition this may afffect their development. Children may find it harder to make friends because they are not well enough to attend regurarly or they cannot physically join the play. Being unwell can also affect children's emotional as it can make them feel that they are not “normal” and are different to the others. Finally , being unwell can affect children's cognitive development. They may not able to concentrate because they feel poorly or because somnolence is a side-effect of the medication that they are taking. Children may also miss out on learning because they are not able to attend regularly.

Sleep:

Sleep is essential for children's cognitive development. When children are tired , they find it hard to remember new information and to concentrate. Being tired also affects children's social and emotional development. Children who tired find it hard to control their anger, frustration and other emotions.

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Diet:

Children's growth, behaviour and development can be affected by their diet. A balanced diet will help children to remain healthy as well as to grow. The awerness of children's diet is growing. Being overweight as a child can have many effects. Children may not develop high levels of physical skill. The social and emotional development may also be affected. They may lose confidence and not want to try out new activities.

003.1.1c Describe with example the kinds of influences that affect children and young people's development including their environment.

Where children grow up and what they do is often conjunct to their background. It can also quite effect on their development. E.g :

Opportunities for education and learning

Some children are lucky because they have plenty of different opportunities for education. Children may be in an environment where talent can be nurtured.

Play and stimulation

Playing is integral to children’s enjoyment of their health and development . Children and young people -disabled and non-disabled- whatever their age, culture, ethnicity or social and economic background, need and want to play , indoors and out, in whatever way they can. Through playing , children are creating their own culture. Language and interaction Talk with adults helps to children to develop language, which in turn them to learn and think. To be active Being active gives children confidence and also helps their physical development. It seems to help their cognitive development, as activity can stimulate for the brain.

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Safety

Children need to be kept safe, but still need the chance to explore. Good environments are safe but are still ones that are challanging. Children in areas where no exciting playgrounds or areas to play may do things that are unsafe. This mean that they have accidents leading to long-term injuries or medical conditions.

004.1.2 Describe with examples the importance of recognising and responding to concerns about children and young people's development.

Recognition is very important because if a child falls behind with their work then all areas of their development may be affected. For example, if a child was playing on their own in the playground, for more than a few days in a row. This can affect a child's social and intellectual development. Socially, a child wouldn’t be playing with children their own age and this can cause them to have no confidence in socialising in the future. They may be affected intellectually due to not being able to socialise and play in the playground with their peers, because of this they may not feel comfortable working with them in class. Therefore, if they are not working together in a group then they may not learn the same as everyone else, or not at the same pace.

Responding to a concern like this has to be done in a professional manner, this means that you should not talk to the parent/carer or the child. You would have to make a note of exactly what was seen or heard, why it was a concern to you and the date and time must be recorded to back up your evidence. Then you need to approach the class teacher with your concern. If the teacher disregards your opinion because they are already aware of the situation, you still need to report it as it is your responsibility to discover the cause and seek help. Once it is reported, the correct person can help the child appropriately to solve the issue correctly and get the child back on track. If a child’s problem goes without being noticed then they will be affected in many areas of development.