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I'm working on a writing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Considering the readings, activities and additional resources, please reflect upon your own middle childhood (age 6-12) and discuss the following:
Address the following questions about school and bullying
Why is this an important issue to address when studying child development?
What would you suppose is the current social/cultural climate around bullying?
Since this is one of many contexts that interact to influence development, how might bullying affect a child's life in other areas?
Example: If a family is financially struggling, a child might also struggle in his/her schooling because of lack of necessary resources (food, study space, materials, etc
- What would you suppose is the current social/cultural climate around gender socialization and parenting?
- Since this is one of many contexts that interact to influence development, how might gender norms, expectations and stereotypes affect a child's life in other areas?
- Example: If a family is financially struggling, a child might also struggle in his/her schooling because of lack of necessary resources (food, study space, materials, etc
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School and Bullying
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School and Bullying
1. Why is this an important issue to address when studying child development?
I believe it is essential to address bullying when studying child development. It often
has a significant public health challenge that increases poor health risks and educational and
social outcomes in adolescence and childhood. Consequences are felt by every individual
involved in bullying (victims, bullies, and bully-victims) and are known to propagate into
adulthood. For a comprehensive understanding of this assertion, the NICHD – National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development identified that ...
