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Raising Ari: The First Vygotsky's Theory

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There are three theories that I believe have come into play while raising Ari. First Vygotsky’s theory because social factors are important to me while raising Ari. An example is Ari is in a toddler playgroup and is involved in children activities. Ari was having some problems with the transition into toddler playgroup but his behavior is no longer a problem. My partner and I make playdates with some of the other toddlers in his playgroup so that Ari can get to know them better. We want Ari to be social. The second theory is Piaget’s theory because Ari is good at solving problems he plans out in his head and I provide him with lots of construction toys so he can develop grater problem solving skills. Piaget believed problem solving was important

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