After reading the assigned article and chapter(s) from the textbook, analyze the reflections of the father on his relationship with his children and draw some conclusions about the quality of that relationship and the effect it has had on the children’s development. Remember to join the discussion topic for this assignment. Your contribution to the discussion can earn 5 extra credit points. I share some of my own reflections on this article.
Your analysis will consist of 4 parts.
1. Provide a summary of the subject of the article (i.e., parent reflection, pandemic, parent-child relationships).
2. Describe the family depicted in the article, including family structure, current circumstances, age, and gender of children.
3. Select 3 of the following concepts and theories to analyze the parenting practices and parent-child relationships depicted in the article.
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development for adolescents and older. Formal Operations are also called abstract thought. (Heath, 232)
Differentiation from parents (H, 236)
Parent’s role in adolescent self-esteem (234-236)
Racial Socialization and Identity Formation (H, 50, 53, 236-237) Note: Identity Formation refers to all aspects of a person’s identity. Gender identity is one part of the process.
Your analysis is made by linking course content to the parent in the article. Links should be specific and identify and define concepts and theories (use the terms to label concepts and topics such as secure attachment, or Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development), with references (i.e., Heath, 149). Be careful of plagiarism.
With each concept linked to the article, you will analyze the parent-child relationship describing how that concept helps us understand an aspect of the relationship. Address the following in your analysis.
The effects of the current circumstances on the parent and their methods of parenting.
The possible effects of the parent’s methods on the child’s developmental outcome and the health of their relationship.
4. Summarize your findings and suggest the next steps for the parent.
5. Additional resources
Video Resources for Article Analysis 4:
Adolescent Brain Development-
Identity Formation-
Parent-child Relations-
Cognitive development-
Rubric for article analysis:
Provides an accurate summary of the subject of the article.
Accurately describes the family depicted in the article, including family structure, their current circumstances, age, and gender of children. (article may not provide all information)
Uses the 3 concepts or theories provided in the instructions and accurately applies them to the family’s story. The concepts or theories are accurately defined or described. Each concept is used to link course content to the family’s situation in the article. Uses the links to analyze the possible effects of the family’s circumstances on the parent’s parenting practices and ability to meet their child’s current needs. Focuses on the effects on the parent. Makes specific reference to the parenting behavior(s) suggested in the article to support the analysis.
Effectively uses the concepts and theories provided to analyze the effects of the family’s circumstances and parent’s ability to meet their child’s current needs on the child’s development, relationships, and well-being. Focuses on the effects on the child. Addresses the long-term risk the situation poses to the outcome for the child’s successful development, well being, and future relationships. Support your conclusion with specific reference to child behavior or anticipated outcomes for the child.
Provides specific ways in which parents and professionals can assist families in managing these situations and lessening their impact on children.
