PSY 2105 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15.2: Noncustodial Parent, Parenting Styles, Gender Role
27 Apr 2018
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THE FAMILY AS A SYSTEM
•Siblings
Relationships between siblings can range from close and supportive to distant and hostile (sibling
rivalry)
Factors; closeness in age, different parenting styles between the siblings,
Child temperament and parental influence can affect the quality of sibling relationship
complement on child in front of the other the other observes it and tries to do well too
Siblings can be a positive influence in development (e.g., theory of mind, gender-role development)
if i have a sibbling i understanf theory of mind more
gender role develoment : older sibbilin more(responsible , make better the better decisions)
younger (more social and popular, more benefits)
•Grandparents
Grandparent’s roles range from occasional companion to primary caregiver
Their actual role isn’t clearly defined – often causes conflict – their role can vary
•Extended families
Associated with positive developmental outcomes when extended family is the cultural norm
•Divorce
Generally associated with negative developmental outcomes, both immediate and long-term
Effects vary by the age and the gender of the child
Boys have harder time with divorce because girls talk more about their emotions. Girls have harder
times with step parents (esp step mother). Boys live with their mom, lose their make role model. If parents
remarry; girls have harder time adjust to dad remarrying. Older kids have harder time adjusting – they
understand it what’s happening. Young child have more behavioural issues.
Determinants of the effects include
Negative outcomes are often evident prior to parental divorce
Child’s experiences following the divorce
Change of the family’s economic situation
Commitment and effectiveness of the custodial and the non-custodial parent
Remarriage of one or both parents
Change in school and residence
Time for most separation: toddler age (when they’re babies, you don’t have to discipline, and see if on
same page). Puberty, right after birth (after 3-4 months of infant)
•Alternative family compositions
Document Summary
Relationships between siblings can range from close and supportive to distant and hostile (sibling rivalry) Factors; closeness in age, different parenting styles between the siblings, Child temperament and parental in uence can affect the quality of sibling relationship complement on child in front of the other the other observes it and tries to do well too. Grandparent"s roles range from occasional companion to primary caregiver. Their actual role isn"t clearly de ned often causes con ict their role can vary: extended families. Associated with positive developmental outcomes when extended family is the cultural norm: divorce. Generally associated with negative developmental outcomes, both immediate and long-term. Effects vary by the age and the gender of the child. Boys have harder time with divorce because girls talk more about their emotions. Girls have harder times with step parents (esp step mother). Boys live with their mom, lose their make role model. If parents remarry; girls have harder time adjust to dad remarrying.
