Socw 6200 week 4 discussion TO PREPARE:Review the Learning Resources on social development and identity.Watch theBig Mamadocumentary in the Learning Resources.Consider the influences of both...

Socw 6200 week 4 discussion TO PREPARE:

• Review the Learning Resources on social development and identity.




• Watch theBig Mamadocumentary in the Learning Resources.




• Consider the influences of both peers and family on a child’s identity development.

Postyour initial response to the following:

• Explain the role peer group acceptance plays in identity development among children in middle childhood. Also discuss whether peer acceptance is a predictor of successful adjustment in middle childhood.




• Then, imagine that you are working with a child being raised by older relatives, as in theBig Mamavideo. How would you expect the family situation to affect the child’s identity development?

Respondtotwocolleagues by describing the skills or tools you would use in working with a child raised by older relatives.