Emotional Development in Juveniles
As children grow from infancy to the teens, they go through many developmental stages that include changes in their intellect, physical skills and social maturity. Much of their development is also related to their emotions. Among other things, children must learn to manage fear and anger to help them maintain control in potentially threatening situations, according to Dr. Peter Gray, writing in a June 2012 article for Psychology Today.
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Emotional Stages
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Although each child is an individual who progresses through developmental tasks at her own pace, all children typically go through certain stages of emotional development, according to ̶0;The Merck Manuals.̶1; Some children tackle new experiences with enthusiasm, while others hang back. However, most infants become anxious about being separated from their parents when they reach the age of 9 months. Two year olds often express emotions through tantrums. Toddlers begin to develop independence as they start to separate from their parents and establish self-identity. Preschoolers often express strong emotions in fantasy play, as they act out different roles. Older children and teens work through the processes of developing intimacy with peers and learning how to socialize.
Attachment
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One of an infant̵7;s first emotional development tasks is attachment, the emotional relationship she must develop with her primary caregiver, who is usually a parent. Attachment develops over the first year of life in response to the interactions with her parent. Parents who are responsive to the child̵7;s needs for attention, comfort and protection help her develop a sense of trust and security. This intimate relationship allows her to develop other relationships, such as friendships, as she becomes a toddler.
Play and Emotions
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As children reach toddler and preschool age, play is crucial to help them learn emotional skills, according to Dr. Gray. Gray notes that exciting play -- such as one child pretending to be a monster and chasing the others, or climbing, swinging and trying new experiences -- is how children learn to regulate fear. The child chooses an activity that feels safe, starts at a slow speed or low height and gradually increases the risk by climbing higher or going faster. The gradual increase in risk allows her to manage her emotions, which is a skill she will need as she gets older. This sort of play also helps her learn that fear is normal and can be managed with practice.
Emotions and Academics
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Emotional competence is necessary for academic success, according to the website of Associated Early Care and Education, which operates child care and education centers in the greater Boston area. Children who are aggressive, for example, or who have difficulty managing anger and emotional distress, are disruptive in class and find it more difficult to focus on schoolwork. Classroom and parental interventions can help children learn mastery over their emotions to help promote academic learning. Typical interventions include talking about and identifying emotions, role playing, group discussions and role modeling on the part of the adults.
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