Question

Impact of child rearing practices in socialization

Answer 1

Do you every wonder how your child is growing up to be? Weather he/she will be shy or confident, introvert or an extrovert? Well, that depends a lot upon how they are brought up when they are still toddlers, their social and emotional development to be more precise. Social and emotional development refer to the development of skills or abilities to effectively interact and communicate, control feelings and actions, build relationship with others etc. These skills allow the child to extend his/her feelings to the caregiver or parent. Here are a few more reasons why it is important:1

1. Effective social and emotional skills in pre-schoolers can be related to successful completion of education, excellent performance in co-curricular activities and flourishing career opportunities in adulthood.
2. Positive social and emotional skills will impact the way a child functions at home, school and in the community.
3. Social, emotional or behavioural inabilities can impact the chances of academic success and development of healthy relationships.

Thus, a childhood with well-developed skills is a stepping stone to a successful adulthood and life ahead.