Quick Write: Suppose that from this moment on,

every human baby is born with only one leg. What would have to change?

AGENDAMarch 14, 2012

Today’s topics Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

One Leg Scenario Homework charts Experimental observations

Emotional Development Parenting Styles

Administrative Review/discuss -- Guided reading notes: Chapter 3

Homework Glossary terms (Imprinting…Role taking)

Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

Emotional DevelopmentHarlow’s Monkeys: Comfort or Nourishment?• Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNBEhzjg8I&feature=related

• Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsA5Sec6dAI&feature=rellist&playnext=1&list=PL158006206E03DAB0

Emotional DevelopmentStrange Situation• Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTsewNrHUHU

Types of Attachment1. Secure attachment2. Avoidant attachment3. Resistant attachment4. Disorganized attachment

Parenting Styles

Authoritarian: Limits without Freedom

• Parents’ word is law, parents have absolute control

• Misconduct is punished• Affection and praise are rarely give• Parents try to control childrens’ behavior and

attitudes• Parents value unquestioned obedience• Children are told what to do, how to do it,

where to do it, and when to do it

Outcomes of Authoritarian Style•Obedient•Distrustful•Discontent •Withdrawn•Unhappy•Hostile•Not High Achievers•Often Rebel

Permissive: Freedom without limits

• Parents allow their children to do their own thing• Little respect for order and routine• Parents make few demands on children• Impatience is hidden• Discipline is lax• Parents are resources rather than standard makers• Rarely punish• Non controlling, non-demanding• Usually warm• Children walk all over the parents

Outcome of Permissive Parenting

•Aggressive•Least self-reliant•Least self-controlled•Least exploratory•Most unhappy

Authoritative: Freedom within limits

• Middle ground between the two above • Parents set limits and enforce rules• Willing to listen receptively to child’s requests and questions.• Both loves and limits• Children contribute to discussion of issues and make some of

their own decisions• Exert firm control when necessary, but explain reasoning

behind it• Respect children’s interest, opinions, unique personalities• Loving, consistent, demanding• Combine control with encouragement• Reasonable expectations and realistic standards

Outcomes of Authoritative Style

•Happy•Mostly self-reliant•Mostly self-controlled•Content, friendly, generous

•Cooperative•High-achiever’•Less likely to be seriously disruptive or delinquent

Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings and any trash Straighten desks

Homework Glossary terms (Imprinting…Role taking)