Positive Parent-Child Relationships
I have encountered and witnessed the positivity of relationships between children and parents on numerous occasions. Although I could share a story, I would rather share information on document I reviewed that discusses the benefits of positive parent-child relationships. The National Center on Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (NCPFCE) is an organization that has created a framework of research practices that focuses specifically on the outcomes of family engagement. The study, "Positive parent-child relationships" is one of the several studies performed and is explained in the article, giving details of studies and interventions performed on families that have shown positive results. " Positive parent-child relationships provide the foundation for children’s learning. With parents’ sensitive, responsive, and predictable care, young children develop the skills they need to succeed in life. Early parent-child relationships have powerful effects on children’s emotional well-being" (Dawson & Ashman, 2000), Benefits such as increased child development and school readiness was predicted to be the ultimate result of parent-child relationships as well as attachment, which helps the child feel secure with the parent and more open to them. This act also causes benefits for the parents as well, being that children can be more manageable, which gives a positive vibe for both ends. There is some very good insights in this reading and I encourage you to consider reading.
(n.d.). Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center. Positive Parent-Child Relationships. Retrieved from http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/docs/parent-child-relationships.pdf
Dawson, G., & Ashman, S. B. (2000). On the origins of a vulnerability to depression:
The influence of the early social environment on the development of psychobiological
systems related to risk for affective disorder. In The Effects of Adversity on
Neurobehavioral Development: Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology (Vol. 31,
pp. 245-278). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates.
The influence of the early social environment on the development of psychobiological
systems related to risk for affective disorder. In The Effects of Adversity on
Neurobehavioral Development: Minnesota Symposia on Child Psychology (Vol. 31,
pp. 245-278). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum and Associates.
In a world where it seems we hear so many studies concerning negatives in the lives of children, this would be an uplifting and positive study. I also think it sounds like a great one! I always like to learn ways in which I can be a better parent and maybe even see I am already doing a few of the things mentioned too:) Thanks for sharing! Jennifer Speer
ReplyDeleteParent-child relationships are very interesting and important topic related to early childhood development. I do not believe that some parents understand the relation of parent-child relationships and the development of children. I think the study would be great and it would be helpful to find out what parents believe to be true about parent-child relationships before the prior to the study. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteParent child relationship is very subjective to each family as each have their own culture and ways of raising a child. I totally agree that a positive relationship between parent and child from the very beginning is utmost important for the well being and healthy development of the child. However, every parent feel that they are doing the right thing. And sadly most parents aren't aware of how to manage a positive parenting style. It is even more complicate when the child needs special attention. I hope this study covers all these concerns. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have also been reading more about this topic in recent months and it is clear, engaging families in a child's educational process has huge benefits. It just makes sense that if we empower the people who matter most to children to be supportive and knowledgable in regards to their child's schooling, the impact will be greater.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Diedra! I agree that parent-child relationships are very important. When parents engage with their children, the outcome is amazing! Parents should definitely be involved in everything that their child does. I find myself having done and already do several of the things you mentioned with my daughter.
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