Topic > Relationship between child and family - 1776

In the early stages of a child's character development, the family is the first social group available to the child. The relationship that is established between the family and the child is important, because it is the role of the family that influences the child's behavior. Although the child may be influenced by his father and siblings, these relationships are considered secondary. The child soon realizes that the family belongs to him. This leads to jealousy towards other siblings because he may strive to be significant and establish a position of superiority. Once the child comes to trust the family, he no longer feels threatened. By fostering a good relationship with the family, the child develops trust which leads him to develop self-confidence and recognize that he also has a place within the family. The first and most important relationship the child has is with the mother. The mother is the child's primary caregiver and her role is unique compared to other family members and siblings. The mother's role (as primary caregiver) includes: • Germinating a role of social interest so that the child develops the concept of contribution to the family. • Introduce the child to an element of unconditional love.o A mother's love is exceptional. It encourages the child, promotes self-confidence, self-esteem and establishes trust within the parent-child dynamic.o When the child feels love, he or she is likely to reciprocate it with others and is able to feel love later in life The father also plays an important role in the early stages of the child's personality development. The roles of mother and father were once different, but now both are considered equal. The role of the father serves as a secondary care provider and... at the heart of the card... the social interest from which it derives. He argued for forcing teachers and parents to encourage children to adopt a sense of social concern as part of their lifestyle to avoid problems such as committing crimes. Crime is an infestation that affects the entire community. Adler (2006) even goes so far as to imply that “we must point out to the world that crime is a sign of cowardice” (p. 99). But Adler realized that although crimes were committed in the community, the prison system should establish a way to rehabilitate criminals so that they also develop a social interest before re-entering society. Unless this step is taken, released criminals are likely to remain sociopaths. “Criminals see what life requires through cooperation, but act as if the requirements are for others and not for themselves.” (Griffith & Powers, 2007, p.. 96)