Social Influences on Children and Their Development

These flashcards cover key concepts related to social influences on children's development, including parenting styles, peer relationships, and the role of society.

Parenting Styles

Different approaches to raising children that can affect their development.

Warmth and Responsiveness

Key dimensions of parenting that relate to how nurturing and communicative parents are.

Control

The ability of parents to set standards and enforce rules consistently.

Blended Families

Families that include a biological parent, a stepparent, and their children, which can have unique dynamics.

Maltreatment

Abuse or neglect that can negatively affect a child's development.

Peer Relationships

Interactions between children that influence their social skills and emotional development.

Co-rumination

A negative aspect of friendships where friends continuously discuss each other's problems.

Influences of Society

Factors external to the family that can impact children's growth and development.

Neighbourhood Effects

The influence of the economic and social context in which a child lives on their development.

Adopted Children

Children who are raised by parents other than their biological parents, often facing unique challenges.

Role of Grandparents

The involvement of grandparents in the lives of grandchildren, which can provide support and care.

Firstborn, Laterborn, and Only Children

Different birth order dynamics that can influence a child's development and behavior.