Bshs 406 - Life Cycle Paper
Autor: Tina Roberts Mott • July 3, 2016 • Term Paper • 814 Words (4 Pages) • 1,354 Views
Life Cycle Paper
Tina Mott
BSHS/406
June 13, 2016
Dr. Tanisha Laidler
Life Cycle Paper
When we talk about a human life cycle we are referring to the stages of life that which one goes through from birth to death. This paper will talk about the three major parts of the family and individual life cycle. We will also go in to how self-determination and autonomy plays a part for a person success to negotiate challenges throughout each life cycle. Also we will touch base on how policy and legislation affect a family or individual during one’s life cycle.
Self-Determination
With life cycle being a series of stages, each person goes through them one at a time. Self-determination is the first stage which starts at birth till about 18 months old. At this stage the infant learns trust, security, and confidence from the parents that are raising them. During this development stage, it’s important for an infant to get the proper love and care so they grow to learn how to make their own choices, become independent, and be able to problem solve. In the self-determination stage this is where they begin to find just who they are as a person and who they are developing in to.
Autonomy
Once the child reaches the age of 18 to 5 years old they start to wonder away from their parents, by this I mean they become more independent. The child want to choose what clothes to wear, food to eat, and what toys they like to play with. At this stage it’s important for the parents to let the child learn what skills and abilities they have, this helps with the child’s independence and growth. The child is discovering themselves; they need this time to figure out their own individuality. The parent must find a healthy balance for helping the child, if the parent supports and encourages the child’s independence; the child is more likely to succeed in society. If the parent does not let the child explore and become independent, they may end up always relying on others, low self-esteem, and feel they are worthless to society.
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