How was your childhood?

How many times have you seen it… the TV show or movie that features a psychiatrist or psychologist asking the infamous question: “How was your childhood?” Before I started studying psychology, I used to think that this was just a superficial joke about clinical counseling. No, no, no… there is A LOT of truth in how our foundational years play a significant role in our developmental trajectory – oftentimes with major ramifications that extend well into adulthood.
When we see individuals heading in the “wrong” direction (e.g., anti-social activities, relationships, mental health, or life in general), we often wonder “What contributed to this”? or “Why/How did this person turn out this way?” We may even wonder if part of the answer can be traced all the way back to those earliest years.
So, using Chapter 4 in your textbook as your springboard, along with empirical support, think critically and address the following in this Written Discussion. Again, don’t just rehash info from the textbook or only consider what may be obvious in a few specific chapter sections. Think critically and consider what Chapter 4 may suggest in terms of what may go on then and how it can potentially play a role in people much later.
Discuss, describe, and support what you believe may play a role in ages 2-5 regarding some of these challenges we find later in development. (I prefer you are specific and detailed about 1 or 2 ideas rather than general and brief on several ideas)
What are some ways we could promote a more positive developmental trajectory as it relates to those specific contributors you discuss in question 1?
Think about this issue and discuss it within the framework of one of the theoretical perspectives. How can you explain these issues or the approach to addressing them through the lens of ONE theory provided thus far?
*Be careful here! You might find yourself wanting to talk about contributors related more to later stages in childhood or ones from Chapters 1-3. Keep yourself reigned in and really think about only ages 2-5 as they are discussed specifically in Chapter 4.

Last Completed Projects