Many people had their own ways in dealing with the realities of life, but, as we try to understand the essence that it wanted to render us, somehow we tend to think a little bit outside the box and wonder what could be the reason behind all of this? All of us are familiar about the term Middle Childhood Years since all of us had undergone this stage, however, it seems that as we grow older there are so many questions that would continuously intercept in our minds with regards to this matter. But, being aware about the significance of this stage, will be easy to deal with people who are having a hard time understanding themselves. And as a future teacher it is important that as we journey with our students, we will be able to show to them the true essence of what life is and the meaning that it wanted to give so that as they grow old, the memories that will soon turn as fragments …show more content…
In discussing the subject matter the use of recollection of personal experiences shall be utilized. All of us have our own views about Middle Childhood Years brought by the different experiences we had when we were still at this stage. It just so happens that whenever there will be a
Unequal Childhoods is an ethnography outlining the study done by Annette Lareau which researched how socioeconomic classes impact parenting among both white and African American families. She used both participant observation and interviewing. 12 families participated in this study where she came to conclusions on whether they displayed parenting styles of concerted cultivation or natural growth based of their socioeconomic status. Concerted cultivation is a parenting style where the parent(s) are fully invested in creating as much opportunity for their child as possible, but results in a child with a sense of entitlement. An example of this would be a parent who places their children in a wide array of extracurricular activities and/or actively speaks to educators about the accommodations their child needs to effectively learn.
In “Possible Worlds: Why Do Children Pretend” by Alison Gopnik, the author talks about children and adults understanding the past and using it to help one later in life. Understanding
NEW PROVIDENCE, NEW JERSEY- This past Friday, on June 5th, the rain did not prevent Salt Brook Elementary School from inviting New Providence High School students from across town for a day of community service. It was the high school’s third community service trip of the year as students previously visited the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside and Allen W. Roberts Elementary School. The 23 high school students on Friday’s trip took part in various field day activities such as the Bean Bag Toss, the Long Jump, and the Spoon and Golf Ball Relay.
Everything we experience in life is just setting us up for something greater. We might not see it like in that specific point in time but every day we are being tested and with obstacles in our way for they are just molding us into the people we are destined to be. A child’s mind is so pure and just the tiniest drop of reality can shake their whole world around and make them question everything that they’ve come to know. Now instead of a drop, imagine a waterfall.
Life is a constant cycle between life and death. From birth a child is seen as having an innocent soul but, later in their lives he/she comes across many hardships. The first memory of them being born into this world is of them, crying. When the child grows up, he/she undergoes physical development, as the body begins to change through puberty. Also, mental development is seen to progress throughout their life in order for them to comprehend with society.
Childhood is supposed to be a time of innocent exploration where children go out and have fun learning along the way. This period of carefree living is very beneficial to a child’s development both physically and mentally. When children are forced to skip this period, they are robbed of crucial development of their minds and bodies. Not to mention the lack of childhood memories that some people cherish for their whole lives. The things that would cause a child to miss this period are things like family issues and pressure to succeed.
Childhood is a time inwhere problems seem to not exist. You are free to do whatever you would like to with minimal backlash, but soon enough adolescence knocks at the door and brings the peacefulness into reality. An example of this concept is in "To Kill a Mockbird", where Harper Lee portrays childhood and adolescence to develope Scout's understanding of the world around her. The book starts with a glimps to the future, here is where the narator, Scout, is introduced.
Through the novel Catcher in the Rye and an article describing this theme, it is very apparent that childhood is the most important of life that teens don’t want to let go of. Between its simplicity and protection from the adult world, it is tried to be kept on to through symbolism in Catcher in the Rye and through the mentality and maturity of adolescents. Growing up might not be the easiest thing to face in life, but it will be even harder if you try to hold onto your childhood
For a child, childhood should be free and happy. But the author had to learn to adapt to the abnormal life at a young age with her mother, and learned how to utilize the current resources. In addition, when she grew up, she still remembered the details of that period. It is not difficult for us to imagine how deeply impressed she was by her childhood experience. It was just the inequality that brought pressure to children.
Life is a very precious thing to have. Every person begins his or her life new, innocent, and curious. As people grow up, they gain a lot of experiences and knowledge, which may or may not be useful to them when they reach early adulthood and start living in the “real world.” Whether it be good or bad, these experiences help tell the story, more specifically the life, of an individual. At one point in every person’s life, there comes a time for reminiscence of these experiences, but why do we have these experiences in the first place?
Reflective Practice in the Early Years Tools for Practitioners 1. Introduction “We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience.” -John Dewey- You have probably heard the term “reflective practice”, but do you really know what this means?
As a child, one day you wake up and go outside to play for the last time without realizing it. At the moment it seems as if life is just happening until looking back and realizing how much maturity and growth you’ve encountered as an individual. Coming of age is marked by the loss of innocence and growth from young adult to adult. Challenges and obstacles are sure to come your way when settling to the realization that childhood is no longer in your presence. Focusing on what the future and having helpful guidance could help encourage the pathway to adulthood and finding your way in life.
The four long year I had a lot of ups and down during this years. There were always amazing teachers. That were very helpful. There was so much to do in the middle school. Couple of my most memorable and amazing time at the middle school are when I made my best friends, made the softball team and want to gateway.
It starts with infancy and continues to adulthood. By gaining knowledge about child development, a synopsis of what children can do at various ages can be formed. Following are the three theoretical perspectives of child development: i. Maturationist’s View of Child Development : Maturationism is a premature childhood educational philosophy emphasizing the child as a growing individual in which knowledge exists. Based on Arnold Gessell’s work, maturationists suggest that “genetic factors play a bigger role in development than environmental ones” [8].
The “beautiful complexity introduced by two” suggests when we grow up, we have a deeper purpose of our existence. We have to mature by accepting more responsibilities, gaining knowledge, and seeking independence in our life. To conclude, growing up and living in the adult life is strenuous. The narrator copes with growing up by reflecting on his childhood memories.