Developmental stages of social emotional development in children

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Part A
Each person undergoes various stages in their life, and some of these are childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Each one has its own set of expected developmental changes in different aspects of what makes up a person including but not limited to cognitive, behavioral, and social skills. This paper will discuss the unique focus of each stage and the effect of this in shaping the daily function and holistic wellbeing of an individual.
Children with ages six to eleven are in their middle childhood. In this early stage of a child’s life, it is more focused on family and building social relationships. This is also when they are exposed to school which is another environment aside from their homes. It involves learning and exploration of the outside world as well as their own selves. In this stage, the various capabilities and accomplishments are recognized and are also compared to peers. Physically, motor skills are more refined and the growth rate begins to slow down (Malik & Marwaha, 2018).
The adolescence stage is well known for dramatic changes in both male and female, called puberty wherein physical changes and growth spurt are evident with sexual maturation also taking place. Adolescents are at high risk of suffering from accidents, disabilities, and sexually transmitted diseases, often attributed to a sense of invincibility during this time of their lives. Abstract reasoning and understanding regarding concepts such as fear, love, and death are also more developed (Montgomery, 2005).
Early adulthood is those people in their twenties to thirties. The highlight of this stage is the physiological peak that is reached. The young adults are focused on decision making that will determine their futures as an adult. A deeper understanding of the complexities of life is seen and applied with more autonomy and developed a sense of self, emotional identity and stability, and community involvement and interaction. Physically, the aging process begins during this stage resulting in skin changes, vision problems, and hair loss or thinning (Rice & Dolgin, 2005).
Those in their late thirties to mid-sixties are considered to be in their middle adulthood. There is significant productivity and focus on nourishing healthy romantic relationships and gaining expertise in their chosen field of work. Practical and realistic goals are considered. There are more efficiency and routine that is established (Rice & Dolgin, 2005). Aging is also more evident during this stage with changes in their physical appearance and physiologic changes increasing their susceptibility to certain illnesses.
Part B
As previously mentioned, developing a sense of self and identity happens in middle childhood and continues on in later stages. During the first few years of self-identity along with self-esteem begins to be challenged due to the child’s exposure to different people and new situations that enable him/her to discover strengths and weaknesses, and develop the essential skills to function in the new environment that the child is in. Comparison and some instability are expected as the child is developing his own sense of self while also interacting with other people who have their own unique traits. The support of the child’s parents, guardians, and caregivers is important during this stage then as the child progress through the later stages, there is a lesser need for feedback from other people (Malik & Marwaha, 2018). An example of t...