Child development
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the different parenting roles needed for the different stages in childhood development.
Key learning points
- Parenting plays a crucial role in childhood development.
- There are four stages in childhood development: infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence.
- Each stage is marked by different physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes.
- Each stage has challenges for a child to overcome.
- Parents and carers support children through these challenges, which change as they grow and develop.
Keywords
Infancy - the stage of childhood from birth to two years of age
Early childhood - the stage of childhood from two to six years of age
Middle childhood - the stage of childhood from six to twelve years of age
Adolescence - the stage of development from twelve to eighteen years of age
Common misconception
Children need parents and carers to fulfil the same roles throughout their childhood.
Parents and carers have the roles of caregiver, teacher, disciplinarian, supporter and role model which are needed throughout childhood. However, the emphasis and importance of each role will change over time and at different stages.
Teacher tip
Have pupils think about parents or carers they know who have children of different ages, and ask them to identify the roles those parents or carers play.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which parenting style is categorised as having strict rules, high control and limited emotional warmth?
Q2.Which parenting style is categorised as having low emotional involvement and minimal rules or expectations?
Q3.If a parent/carer always gives in when their child has a tantrum in a shop, what is the child most likely to learn?
Q4.Match each parenting approach to its likely outcome for the child.
may rebel or lack confidence
usually well-balanced development
might struggle with boundaries
may feel neglected
Q5.'Bubble parenting' shows no parent/carer needs to be - being mostly authoritative is good enough.
Q6.Name one way that a child might behave if their parents/carers set no rules at home.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which term refers to the stage of childhood from birth to two years of age?
Q2.Match each area of child development to what it involves.
movement and body growth
understanding and knowledge
feelings and moods
interactions with others
Q3.Which parental role is most important for an infant who is just learning to walk and talk?
Q4.Which types of external support can parents/carers rely on?
Q5.Match each stage of childhood development to the correct age group.
two to six years
six to twelve years
twelve to eighteen years
Q6.A 14-year-old wants to choose their own clothes but also worries about fitting in with friends. This shows ...
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