Early Socialization Of Young Children
May 18, 2021
“You don’t need to seek out preschools and daycare for your children to become socialized. It can still be a great fit for your family but remember it’s not something you need to do.”
This week on the 3D Parent Podcast, I will be talking about young children and their socialization needs. I want to address a few myths, one of the biggest being, that daycares and preschools are the way to develop your children socially. I will also dive into the importance of the adults your children are surrounded by, and the role this plays in the socialization development.
We will go over topics such as:
- How peer interactions are not key to early socialization of young children.
- Weighing the pros and cons of a daycare or preschool environment for your child.
- The main ways your child is influenced to develop socialization skills.
My hope is that this episode brings you peace of mind if you are a parent who has been feeling pressure to put your child in a preschool or daycare environment simply to promote socialization. Remember, you are what your child needs in order for them to reach their full potential!
Things You Will Learn
Quotes From Episode 59
“As parents of young children, you are going to be making a lot of decisions during those first several years of your child’s life. Things like whether to use a cloth or disposable diapers.”
“When a child feels securely attached to the adults taking care of them, they’re at rest. They don’t need to work for belonging and acceptance.”
“When a child becomes too peer-oriented, they put up defenses towards whoever is getting in the way of their primary attachment.”
“It’s tough to make decisions. You will always come up against conflicting information. I think there is true value in your child being in the preschool or daycare setting as long as you feel the teachers are aligned on this attachment and relationship focus as well.”
“You don’t need to seek out preschools and daycare for your children to become socialized. It can still be a great fit for your family but remember it’s not something you need to do.”
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