Daycare: The Role Of Social Development In Young Children

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Child Development Everyone is affected greatly by their environment. It contributes to what makes someone who they are. Humans are able to adapt easily in any situation they are put in. Children specifically, have the tendency to do things that they observe. That is why people are often told to “set an example”. Children do not know any better than to do what others do. Everyone mainly base their decisions on what they see around themselves. Work is an employee's environment that influences their life, just like school would be for a student. Day care is the same way for children. It contributes to a child's personality, morality, motives and many more character aspects. Children can learn to be independent, critical thinkers, and obtain communication skills. These children need to be prepared because …show more content…
The result of a child going to daycare is mainly beneficial when compared to the child's social skills when they first arrived. “According to their findings, published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, kids cared for by hired help do indeed develop secure attachments to their caregivers, which is good--the kids will be less likely to have emotional or behavioral problems, be more sociable, develop better relationships with peers and be more motivated to try new things”(C.M 1). The child that goes to daycare will often meet new people. This will make them more sociable. The caregiver is a stranger to the child at first yet they are able to share a bond shortly after entering. This quote proves that the diversity a child will experience in daycare with both the peers and adults will actually help them long term. Being outgoing is usually tied with the characteristic of talkative. People benefit from being able to have a easy going conversation, than those who are timid. Day care prepares children to be friendly and be open to meet new