Consequences of Stress on Children's Development

Growing up children lives should be filled with fun and laughter and should be free of stress.  Unfortunately that is not always the case.  As a child growing up I can truly say that my upbringing was free of stress and worry I was not affected by any of the stressors listed.  I consider myself blessed because my parents made sure that they provide me with a home that was safe and free of stressors that are to vast for any child to try and manage.  However I came up during a time in which if any of these stressors did existed it was shield from my siblings and I.  I do not know anyone personally that has been affected by any of the stressors listed.  However children of today are being brought up in a very different world in which they have to some time tackle enormous obstacle such as the stressors listed.  As an educator I can attest that these stressors are very real sad but so true.  Even though I have not personally experience any of these stressors as a child growing up or know of anyone who have it does concern me that children have to deal with such.

 

 

In during my research I discovered that some of the stressors children in South Africa are faced with are poverty and scarcity of water. Because of this more than 200 million children under five years old fail to reach their full cognitive and social potential.  When I read this it made me appreciate all the neccessaties of life that I have been blessed with and sometime may take for granted.  Just imagine not being able to bath, brush your teeth, wash your face or eat a meal three times a day.

Child Development and Public Health

 

 

The public health measure that I chose to address is nutrition.   I feel that nutrition is a vital part of children healthy development.  I chose this particular public health measure because nutrition is definitely important to the development and well being of the whole child.  Additionally it is near and dear to my heart coming from one of the fattest state in America Mississippi.  This topic is significant to me because as an early childhood educator it is imperative that I recognize the adversatives that children are faced with that may impact or hinder their learning or healthy development in a negative way.  It is also fundamental to be aware of issues that impact their learning and development unconstructively so that I will be able to assist them or direct them to the proper resources that they may require so that they will be able to develop healthily. 

 

In my exploration of other countries I discovered that Japan is one of the healthiest country.  It is said that people live full health lives.  Unlike children in America in which the nutritionist plan their meal and they are given a choice each day on what they would like to consume.  Children in Japan don’t have that liberty to pick; they don’t get a choice of what they wanted to eat, like most American children.  It is decided for them. Additionally parents have to pay full price for each day’s lunch. Their system seems to work for them. They make healthy eating choices and respect and appreciate their food. The information learned would indeed be valuable to my success as an early childhood educator because it will allow me to be able to assist my children on a path to healthy development by being able to provide them with what is needed to develop the well-being of the whole child.

Childbirth in Your Life and Around the World

My Personal Birthing Experience:

Experiencing my first birth was frighten and uncertain what to expect. I was a single parent, that was sad and along. I recall when I was in labor I was at home along and contraction started coming fast and heavy. I truly thought I was constipated and needed to use the bathroom. I kept going to the restroom but no relief. I finally called one of my cousins and she told me I was in labor, therefore I called the cab and went to the hospital. Once arrived at the hospital they took me straight to the labor room but the baby would not come for nothing. I was in much pain but no one there to help me through the process therefore my doctor was in the labor room with me and I asked him could I hold his hand and he held out his hand and later said yes, with a smile which signified it will be okay. I forgot one of the most important parts of the event, my doctor thought my son was still born but he came out screaming even before they slapped him. It was one of the most precious moments in my life even though I was along but my doctor treatment me very special and as though he had known me for a life time. My son Michquel was the handsome baby I had ever seen and precious to me. I could not believe this beautiful child had come from me.


South Africa:

Imagine going to a hospital while in labor, only to be told you are lying and then to be sent outside in the street, or being pinched, slapped and rough-handled by medical staff while in labor - in South Africa these awful incidents, and many others are an everyday reality, according to a new report issued byHuman Rights Watch. It is total shocking and applaud how the medical staff treats human beings or special mothers who are in labor, that's humane and unthinkable treatment for any one to experience. Compare to the United States we are blessed and treated with royalty. Also I read other episodes were mothers were treated with respect and dignity; however these parents had money and I guess from the experience from above they must come from the other side of the track.