Psychosocial Growth, Play, and Parenting Styles — Summary of Chapter 10 from The Developing Person Through the Life Span
Psychosocial Growth, Play, and Parenting Styles — Summary of Chapter 10 from The Developing Person Through the Life Span How do young children learn to regulate emotions, build a sense of self, and develop moral understanding? Chapter 10 of Kathleen Stassen Berger’s The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores psychosocial development in early childhood, examining the emotional, social, and behavioral challenges that shape a child’s personality. From motivation and play to parenting and gender identity, this chapter outlines how both nature and nurture shape development between ages 2 and 6. Watch the video above for a podcast-style walkthrough of the chapter’s key ideas, or continue reading for a detailed breakdown of how children grow socially and emotionally in the early years. Emotional Development and Motivation Effortful Control and Emotional Regulation Between ages 2 and 6, children improve their ability to manage emotions—a skill known as effortful contro...