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

PhysicallyDuring Infancy

Physically

Nonorganic Failure to Thrive

Physically

Wasted . . . withdrawn . . . apathetic” (Berk)

Physically

PhysicallyDuring Infancy

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

Physically

Behaviorally

“Warmth & Affection” encourages cooperation

(Baumrind)

Behaviorally

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.”