INFLUENCE OF PEERS
Influence of peers
I. The parents and teachers should educate the children on the importance of communicating (Rubin, 2009).
A. Communication is a very important tool in the development of social skills for children. The reason for stating this argument is that when children are able to communicate with other children they will be able to make friendship and state their emotions freely thus the teachers and parents will be able to know the children's problem when they stop communicating with others (Rubin, 2009).
II. The teachers and parents should build a bond or a relationship with the children (Rubin, 2009).
A. A relationship between parents and teachers are very important for the development of the social skills for the children (Rubin, 2009). A bond made by children and their peers is very important for them because they will try to emulate that person. The relationship will cause the children to state whatever problem they might have such as bullying or conflicts with other children. When they are able to tell them about their problems then it will become easy for the parents and teachers to find ways that will help stop bullying or solve conflicts between the children.
III. Parents and teachers should give children freedom to play with other children (Ladd, 1999).
A. When children are on the playing ground it is important for the teachers and the parents to allow them to play with other children (Ladd, 1999). The freedom that the children are given in the playing grounds makes them feel independent and thus will try to have as much fun as possible. The reason why children need this freedom is because their lives are always controlled by their elders. This form of independence will cause the children to interact with other children thus forming bonds with them and acquiring social skills. This is a very important skill that will benefit them in the future.
Reference
Ladd, G. (1999). Peer relationships and social competence during early and middle childhood. Annual Review of Psychology.
Rubin KH. (2009). Handbook of peer interactions, relationships, and groups. New York: Guilford.
