Description
Book SynopsisThis book briefly outlines psychological perspectives of the values, attitudes and behaviour of parents in influencing a childâs personality. The volume discusses important factors and family surroundings that influence a growing childâs development and various techniques that parents and teachers may use to inculcate childrenâs growth and well-being. Various discipline techniques that parents can use with the child and ways in which they can enhance their childâs creativity and achievement levels are explained. It also discusses the causes, signs and types of learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and developmental coordination disorder (dyspraxia), and behaviour disorders like anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aggressive behaviour in children and the speech disorder stuttering. The volume gives an elaborate understanding of the diverse changes, conflicts, emotional turmoil and identity crises that adolescent children go through and how parents and teachers can help them to handle this transitional stage.
This book will be of interest to psychologists, parents, students and teachers of psychology and scholars of child development, as well as professionals involved in working with children and adolescents, such as teachers, counsellors, doctors, nurses and social workers.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Family Atmosphere and the Child’s Personality 2. Influence of Birth Order on Personality 3. Environmental Factors Influencing the Child’s Development 4. Disciplining the Child 5. Development of Children’s Ambitions and Aspirations 6. Developing the Child’s Creativity 7. Learning Disabilities in Children 8. Behaviour Disorders in Children 9. Adolescence – A Crucial Period
