Navigating Parenthood: An Analysis of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Model

Your moment has come to be a parent and you have so many questions and concerns about raising your child. The adoption process has taken a toll on you but you now are ready to branch out into the world with your new child. As new parents, you want to make sure your child is getting all of the essentials they need such as a profound education, a great social life while they are young, and a healthy and nurturing environment. There are many different aspects of life to look at and will be explained below.
First I will discuss the structure and importance of the Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model. Urie Bronfenbrenner uses an ecological model to describe children’s development (Bojczyk, Shriner & Shriner, 2012). Within this model there are five

With the authoritarian style parents tend to control everything that the child does, while having very high expectations from them. This can cause the child to have excess stress and complications with their social life. With authoritative there is more of a connection with the parent and the child. There is affection with the stern discipline needed but it is more of a balance. Permissive parenting is more of the affection which can lead to the parents not having set boundaries for their children, or being too passive. For adoptive parents I believe that the authoritative parenting style would be the best choice. Being that she is already four, she may need some time to get used to the different rules and affects provided from both parents. The authoritative style gives her both of these without one over powering the other. It’s important to focus on the child’s needs so that she does not feel left out or overwhelmed. Make sure that you know her past history, so that you can know how to raise her properly. This parenting is beneficial to the child because she will be able to be an individual while having the support system of her parents and at the same time the respect for you all as

There are many different style to choose from such as a nanny, center-based, or family- based. There is also the topic of when you feel the child will benefit from whether is before or after school or both. The option I would choose is the center-based childcare. One reason for this is that this type of center helps strengthen a child’s cognitive development. It is stated that the center-based care was independently related to cognitive development in the infancy ages of children and positively related to the preschool ages (Burchinal, et al, 2000). Another reason for this center is the peer relations that your child would be able to have. These care centers hold many children of different ages unlike the nanny option where there would be only your child. He or she would be able to evolve their social skills, while learning how to behave and act around large groups of their peers. This enables them to feel more comfortable in the school setting as well. When looking for a center-based child care facility, you should look for a good student/teacher ratio, security, safety inside and out of the classrooms, and teachers with the proper knowledge of child development. As parents you want to make sure that you choose what is best for your child’s growth and