SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION OF DEVELOPMENT


From the start, kids figure out how to connect with people by smiling, touching, or talking. As they age, things like playing together, giving things away, taking turns, and making up after fights help shape their skills. Getting along with others isn’t built in one moment - it grows slowly over time. When children do well in social settings, they often feel more sure of themselves, notice others’ feelings, manage emotions better, then perform stronger later in school and friendships.



THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT


Several major theories explain social development:

1. Erik Erikson – Psychosocial Theory

• Emphasize emotional and social development across life stages.

• Example: Preschool children experience initiative vs guilt by trying new activities and interacting with others.

2. Lev Vygotsky – Sociocultural Theory

• Learning occurs through social interaction.

• Adults and peers support children’s development.

3. Jean Piaget – Cognitive Development (Social Aspect)

• Children learn to understand others through play and experience.

4. Albert Bandura – Social Learning Theory

• Children imitate the behaviour of people around them.

• Example: copying teachers who share or speak politely.


PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT


One step at a time, growth unfolds differently for every person. Being around others - kids or grownups - builds connections naturally. Play isn’t just fun; it’s where key social abilities take shape. A calm, protected space helps self-assurance grow steady. When adults act kindly, their example shapes how kids respond. How we experience society early shapes who we become over time, influencing both individual character and connections that last.

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