Spiritual And Emotional Management

Question: What factors you perceive are responsible for the stability and/or variability across the lives of the children? Answer: Introduction: This study concentrates on the changes evident in lives of the two children Kate and Elexis seen in the video. Not only changes but also stability is evident in the developmental stages of the two girls from 7 years to 21 years. As opined by Bowes, Grace Hodge (2012), the Bronfenbrenners theory provides substantial explanations for the identified changes and stability in the development of the children. Through the identification of the changes and stability and factors responsible for them in the selected children, this study intends to highlight the alignment of the Bronfenbrenners theory with the practical evidences. Change over time: From Kates statements, it is evident that her realization to the world took place with her shift to the high school 35 minutes out of Manhattan. Although it was not the best school academically but the environment comfort her. It opened her eyes to diverse world and increased her awareness. Through the video, it is evident that Kate reflects a strong stability of her physical and behavioral aspects in course of her development. Going by the Bronfenbrenners theory and the view presented by Adler-Tapia (2012), the presence of a favorable atmosphere in the primary school and high school of the person assist the individual to maintain the stability of ones own personality. The interaction with Kate identify her stating that she recognized the varied diversity existing in the world and it opened her eyes to the realization of the how the real world is. Elixis on the other hand depicts change in her confidence and attitude due to the immense pressure she faced at her high school. In terms of cognitive development Kate showed a better understanding and coping ability to the world while Elixis reflects a strong effect of pressure for competition handling. Elixis depict a highly competitive attitude due to her interaction with the classmates who are always competing among themselves with the friends. Following the views presented by Bowes, Grace Hodge (2012), it changed her social perspective to strive and compete to become better constantly. However, Kate states that she has been in interaction with friends who are so caring and it showed development of a sociable and understanding attitude in her. Factors responsible for stability and variability of these children: As per the Bronfenbrenners theory, the five environmental systems as microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem and chronosystem reflect the individual development of a person (HjoÃÅ'ˆrne, Van der Aalsvoort De Abreu, 2012). The school atmosphere of Kate and Elixis shows stark evidences on their individual development. The highly competitive atmosphere in the school of Elixis seems to develop her attitude to be the best among all and strive for improvement. On the other hand, the comfortable atmosphere in the high school of Kate seems to provide her mental solace and maintain a calm and composed attitude towards life. As highlighted in the theory, Kate and Elixiss mesosystem affects their development as through their interaction their mentality is developed. The macrosystem influence is evident in Kates life as being in a comfortable atmosphere in high school led to her development of similar comfortable behavior, which is evident through their interaction. It is a major factor contributing to the stability of her calm nature from childhood until date. The immense pressure put by the oldest and most competitive high school in which Elixis is admitted emerge as a major factor contributing to her changed personality and development. It represents the effect of the exosystem on the individual as stated in the Bronfenbrenners theory (Adler-Tapia, 2012). Surprising aspects about the children: Kate depicts a surprising trait in her character developed through all these years that even though she was in the same school and environment as Elixis, yet she depicted a far more calm personality than the later. Though Kates statement reveals that she has realizations of the complexities in the world, yet she reflects a positive attitude towards the society. Elixis on the other hand surprises with the development of highly competitive attitude from being so different at 7 years age. She reveals a massive change through development. Conclusion The current study clearly highlights the effects of the social, interactive and personal communication and environment on the development of a child. On one hand, a child may change drastically due to social and personal interactions. On the other hand, the interactions and other environmental aspects also assist in maintaining the stability through development. It also points out the alignment with the Bronfenbrenners theory of ecological development of a child. References Adler-Tapia, R. (2012). Child psychotherapy. New York: Springer Publishing Company. Bowes, J., Grace, R., Hodge, K. (2012). Children, families and communities. South Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press. Hjorne, E., Van der Aalsvoort, G., De Abreu, G. (2012). Learning, Social Interaction and Diversity - Exploring Identities in School Practices. Dordrecht: Springer.