Bronfenbrenner Theory Disadvantages

A disadvantage of Bronfenbrenner is that it does not help practitioners put his theory into practice. "Bronfenbrenner is not widely recognized as helping practitioners to put his ideas into practice and this may be why someone who has done so much to change the thinking of both groups is not better known." Pound L, 2009 accessed on 12/02/18

Bronfenbrenner 's theory helps to question why children may behave in a certain manner. "Theory helps us understand why we behave differently." Explorable accessed on 12/02/18 Bronfenbrenner 's Theory of Ecological systems has influenced the start of other theorists work. "The Ecological system theory has since become an important theory that became a foundation of other theorists work." Explorable

Due to this it is important that when children and young people communicate with individuals such as practitioners it is important that they are make children and young people aware that confidentiality will take place. "Therefore, it is of great importance to have guidelines in place that clearly outline the service’s confidentiality commitment." My Peer accessed on 01/02/18 however if needed to it will be shared with individuals that need to know. For example if a child or young person is at risk. If this does not happen it may lead to individuals not trusting practitioners and then issues will not be resolved. "Young people are less likely to use a peer support service if the levels of confidentiality are not clearly communicated and they feel unsafe to divulge sensitive information about themselves.” My Peer accessed on

A practitioner should provide tasks and activities so that they can meet each child 's individual needs, for example when a child or young person with mental health finds it hard to work within doors practitioners could take their lessons outside. This will help to benefit all children and young people as the outdoor provides children with vitamin D. "The first way to improve mental health is to get the pupils outside more. Getting sunlight on your skin, even if it is cloudy, is the human body’s main source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps with mental health because it releases serotonin in the brain which improves mood and has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety" Epplay accessed on