International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology
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Impact of Family Support on Children Growth

Darrin Coe^{* *}Correspondence: Darrin Coe, Department of school psychology, Peru State College, Nebraska, USA, Email:

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Description

The family is the main educational environment for everyone. It is the first step to receive instructions and direction from family, whether they are an adult or a child. Because children spend most of their time with family while they learn and develop, the family is the place where the child is most likely to accept education. So family referred as the child's primary habitat. So that education is most widely accepted by the child, it is important to teach him the fundamentals of ethics and conventions within the family as well as teach about modern higher educations and developing technologies. In fact, now-days parents are becoming more aware of the value of their involvement in their children’s education. Parents take a variety of initiative steps to support their children’s education. The primary objective of all activities is the education of children. Some of the parents set aside a special budget for additional tutoring to increase their children's academic performance. They made numerous efforts to create a favorable learning environment at home, and give advises while they learn. Efforts of parents are to educate their children and provide them the best in all aspects either in education or life.

Family understanding

Stefani and Pramudya (2009) asserted that the family is a social unit made up of two or more individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Families can also be seen as small social groupings made up primarily of mother, father (parents) and children, which has a significant impact on how youngsters socialize. The family is a living arrangement where some individuals still have blood or marital ties [1].

In sociology, the concept of family is one of the topics that gets particular attention; in general, the family is also seen as being significant as a part of the community. Social theory holds that the family is the first organization in society and the first unit where the interactions within it are predominantly direct relationships. Early stages of socialization occurs by personal connection, people pick up knowledge, skills, interests, values, emotions, and outlooks on life.

Understanding child development

Development is essentially the systematic alteration of body and psychological processes. Physical changes emerge from interactions between biological processes, genetics, and environment, as well as fundamental biological advances brought on by conception (ovum fertilization by sperm). While psychological changes are focused on an individual's general psychological changes, including their moral, social, emotional, and cognitive growth [2]. Development can be understood as a process of quantitative and qualitative change that occurs in people over the course of their lives, from conception through adolescence and adulthood. Other definitions of development include "a process of change in the individual or organism, both bodily (physical) and psychological (spiritual) to the level of maturity or maturity that takes place in a systematic, progressive, and sustainable manner."

Learning has a significant role in human growth. We have to acquire a lot of social skills as we grow up since we do not automatically know how to behave in society. For the majority of us, family at home is where learning begins.

There are numerous ways to learn. Children can occasionally learn when something is said directly. However, by observing or by finding out everyday life helps to learn most of things. Since the family is a child's main social group, the family, learning and socializing has a significant impact on the child's behavior [3].

Children develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. To use an analogy, you would need to ensure that a large building has a sturdy foundation for the remainder of the structure to stand tall and strong for many years to come [4]. The building won't be able to stand on its own if the foundation is weak. Similar to that, we are more difficult to succeed in our relationships with others, careers, health, and ourselves if our foundations are weak. Therefore, the significance of the family in a child's growth cannot be overstated.

Conclusion

Although it can be quite challenging, raising children can also be incredibly gratifying. Keep in mind that you should not only teach your child, but also model appropriate behavior for them. While being flawless all the time is impossible, you may always try to do your best in terms of your contribution to the growth of children. No one is perfect, so it is the responsibility of the parents and the family to support their children. However, it is necessary to understand the significance of the family in a child's growth. You are your child's first teacher as a parent. The majority of your child's learning occurs at home with their family rather than in a day care center or with other caretakers. A strong foundation for your child's development can be built by providing an atmosphere where they can pick up the necessary knowledge, values, and socialization skills as well as learn how to feel safe and comfortable.

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