Middle Childhood Social Emotional Development: Family Relationships

Family Function

How a family meets a child's needs.

Coregulation

Transitional supervision during child development.

Authoritative Parenting

Parenting style supporting autonomy and competence.

Nuclear Families

Family structure with two parents and children.

Stepparent Families

Families with a stepparent and biological children.

Adoptive Families

Families formed through legal adoption.

Single Parent Families

Families led by one parent.

Child Maltreatment

Harm or neglect of children under 18.

Child Abuse

Deliberate harm inflicted on a child.

Child Neglect

Inaction leading to a child's harm.

Reported Maltreatment

Authorities informed of suspected child abuse.

Substantiated Maltreatment

Verified cases of reported child maltreatment.

Immediate Effects of Divorce

Short-term emotional distress in children.

Long-term Effects of Divorce

Ongoing adjustment difficulties for children post-divorce.

Family Stress Model

Framework explaining stress impacts on family dynamics.

Risk Factors for Maltreatment

Conditions increasing likelihood of child abuse.

Warning Signs of Maltreatment

Indicators suggesting potential child abuse or neglect.

Prevention Strategies

Methods to avoid child maltreatment occurrences.

Primary Prevention

Preventing issues before they occur.

Secondary Prevention

Reducing impact of already occurred issues.

Tertiary Prevention

Minimizing long-term effects of harm.

Divorce Rates

Percentage of marriages ending in divorce.

LGBTQ+ Parenting

Diverse family structures among LGBTQ+ parents.

Societal Stigma

Negative societal attitudes towards certain family structures.

Child Development Outcomes

Effects of parenting styles on child growth.

Child Protective Services

Agency investigating reports of child maltreatment.