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Developing Competence in Small children

Three basic areas of the development are:   To form & sustain relationships   To regulate emotions & behaviour   To co-operate in a pro-social manner with others  Development of social interaction skills:  A child's attachment to a caregiver and caregiver's loving interest and involvement with the child influence the child's sense of self & interactions with others. Adults also provide models & verbal guidelines that influence children's social interest and understanding. Poorly regulated & aggressive children are more likely to have parents, who use power assertive or inconsistent discipline strategies. Parents should provide opportunities to children in participating in positive social interactions.  Development of emotional & behavioural control:  Children who have the warm and secure relationship with their teachers exhibit fewer behavioural problems  A balance of warmth...