The setting is largely her main source of stability and routine. Whilst in the care of her maternal grandmother, child G's regular routine of attending the child care setting is also adhered to and therefore causes less disruption. "Children, like the rest of us, handle change best if it is expected and occurs in the context of a familiar routine." A predictable routine allows children to feel safe, and to develop a sense of mastery in handling their lives. ... (Dr Laura Markham) Child G's routine within her family environment has been unpredictable. ...
He was born via normal delivery and there were no complications and serious illnesses after his birth. ... He cannot make some practical use of tools like hammer or saw, do routine household tasks, make minor purchases, or go about hometown alone. ...
In Manteca, California, two young boys murdered a disabled man by violently kicking, stabbing, beating and finally choking him. When being questioned by the police as to why the boys poured salt in the dying mans wounds, one of the boys responded, "Oh I don't know. I just seen it on TV- (Levine, 1996, 71). Instances like this are all too common in today's society. Violence on television is overwhelming and the negative affect it has on viewers is frightening. ...
Introduction There was a time when negotiating with your children involved little more than harsh punishment. Little Johnny would ask "why?" and the response was similar to "because I said so". If Little Johnny rebutteled into "that's not fair", he was likely to find out just how unfair life can ...