Relationship Between Child and Family

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In the early stages of a child’s character development, the family is the first social group that the child has. The relationship that is fostered between the family and the child is important, because it is the role of the family that influences the child’s behavior. Although the child may be influenced by the father and siblings, these relationships are looked to second. The child realizes early that the family belongs to him. This leads to jealousy towards other siblings because he may strive to be significant, and establish a position of superiority. Once the child comes to trust the family, it no longer feels threatened. By fostering a good relationship with the family, the child develops trust which leads to the child developing self confidence and recognizes that it also has a place within the family.

The first and most important relationship the child has is with the mother. The mother is the child’s primary caregiver, and her role is unique from other family members and siblings.

A mother’s role (as primary caregiver) includes;

• Germinating a role of social interest so that the child develops a concept of contributing to the family.

• Introducing the child to an element of unconditional love.

o A mother’s love is exceptional. It encourages the child, fosters self-confidence, self-esteem, and establishes trust within the parent child dynamic.

o When the child feels love, it is likely that child will reciprocate it to others, and is able to feel love later in life.

The father also has an important role in the early stages of the development of the child’s personality. The roles of the mother and father use to differ, but now both are considered to be equal. The father’s role serves as the secondary care giver an...

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... of social interest from which it stems. He advocated the need to compel teachers and parents to encourage children to take to a sense of social interest as part of their lifestyle to avoid problems such as committing crimes. Crime is an infestation that affects the whole community. Adler (2006) goes as far implying that “we need to emphasize to the world that crime is a sign of cowardice,” (p. 99). But Adler realized that although crimes were committed to in community, the prison system should institute a way to rehabilitate criminals so that they too develop social interest before entering back into society. Unless this step is taken, criminals being release are likely to remain sociopathic. “The criminals sees what life is requires by way of cooperation, but acts as if the requirements are for others, and not for him or herself.,” (Griffith & Powers, 2007, p. 96)

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