Genetic Blog {Five}

In SFL 210, child development, a lot of emphasis is placed on how parents influence development in children. This can be cognitive, emotional, social, or moral development. How we are raised determines how we will grow in the world. If our parents are kind and warm in rearing us, and teach us how to react with others we will reach social competence and be able to contribute to the world.

We will be able to show empathy and sympathize with those around us.

We will learn the value of hard work and realize that effort is greater than ability.

We will understand morality and treat others with kindness and equality.

We will serve those around us.

And most importantly, we will prepare to raise our children in such a way that they, too, will be influential in society. 

I have never been more grateful for my parents until I came to BYU. I appreciate their sacrifices more, long to be near to them, and strive to better our relationships in every way possible. Learning about the roles of parents in our development have encouraged me to reflect on my childhood and realize how successful it was. Not only am I learning ideas that will help me pass the test, I’m learning about myself and my relationships with my family and that is the most important concept I will learn by far.