The family in which we were raised has a strong impact on our perceptions of the world and on the role of children in the world. Taking the opportunity to reflect on your own expe

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In My Family

The family in which we were raised has a strong impact on our perceptions of the world and on the role of children in the world. Taking the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences will provide the opportunity to better understand the children and family you work with. 

How did children and adults relate to one another in the homes you grew up? Consider how adults communicated with each other and with children, the ways adults showed affection or disciplined children, how the daily routines were taken care of (e.g. meals, going to sleep, bathing), how conflict was resolved how children were taught to relate to adults, etc.

What did you learn from your family’s styles of interaction and guidance? Are there practices you would like to perpetuate and are their any you wish to change?

How does knowing about family differences impact the way you think about relationships and guidance when working with young children?

Your original post must be in your own words and incorporate the course content for the week. Your response should be no less than one paragraph in length (4-6 sentences), in complete sentences and utilize college level writing. 

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Discussion Instructions

To begin, type your responses to questions 1-7 

 Make sure to use proper grammar and punctuation in this college level course in all correspondence.  

TOPIC.  Does risky play provide any benefits?

"Climbing trees, playing with knives, building fires and getting lost are critical to child development but kids are so rarely being allowed to do such things these days… Playgrounds are over-engineered to be safe, unchallenging."

Watch the following video on risky play and its effects on resilience and problem-solving skills, and answer the questions below.

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1. According to Judy Klein, when does risky play begin? Give some examples of early risky play. 
2. Over the last decades, there has been a decline in free, risky play. What is the term coined by David Eager, Professor of Engineering and Safety Expert and what is causing this decline in risky play?
3. Give an example of how depriving children of risky play may affect their sensory organs. How does risky play help develop motor skills?
4. What does the vestibular system do? How does lack of risky play affect children's behavior in the classroom? 
5. Why doesn't organized sports have the same effect on development? 
6. How is risk associated with anxiety? 
7. Please describe what you have learned from this video and give an example of how you can use this information with the children in your care or your own children.