The Parent-child relationship
Jamie Teague
Sarah Makes PB&JA) Guide & supervise
B) Yell & send to time-out
C) Ignore & watch television
ThesisThe relationship between parent & child
= extremely important.
Physically
Behaviorally
Emotionally
Physically
Nonorganic Failure to Thrive
Physically
Wasted . . . withdrawn . . . apathetic” (Berk)
Physically
With stimulation
“47% greater weight gain” (Tiffany)
“A hospital stay six days shorter” (Tiffany)
PhysicallyDuring childhood
Physically
“Emotional deprivation . . . psychosocial dwarfism” (Berk)
Physically
Characteristics:
shortened height immature skeletal age adjustment problems
Behaviorally
“Warmth & Affection” encourages cooperation
(Baumrind)
Behaviorally
Listening = socialization
Encourages healthy interaction (Lin)
Emotionally“Attachment Security” = child/caregiver
bond
Emotionally
Secure vs. disorganized attachment
Emotionally
Mistreatment
low-self esteemdepression
EmotionallyAssisting / guiding says “you’re worth it”
Emotionally
Involvement in school = nurturing!
0 Times
1-2 Times
3-5 Times
6-9 Times
10+ Times
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Frequency of Family Involvement to School Accomplishments
Frequency of family involvement in school
Average number of school practices done “very well”
In ConclusionRelationships impact children
physically
behaviorally
emotionally
“A child doesn’t care
how much you know
until they knowhow much you care.”