Social Emotional Behavior to Change the World

I am choosing to research social/emotional development. There is so much new research on the importance of teaching children self regulation skills and making friends. This new research and the findings of Dr. Becky Bailey can possibly lower crime rates as the children get older. Learning and understanding self regulation can change the way the world begins to think.

Wonders in the World

As I sat back and thought of my post for this week the devastating news of the Kindergarten children shot in Connecticut ran across my television. Not only was I appalled by the fact innocent children where taken away from there families. I was even more devastated that it happened at school a place where children should be safe. How could someone create such a selfish act and take these children away from their families , friends, schools and communities. I sit back and think of every thing that has been learned during this course and I wonder will UNICEF or The Global Children's Initiative be there to support these families in this dire time of need?

Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website

On Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website, There are many things being done to help children around the world. In Zambia the Early childhood education initiation is being launched along with UNICEF to help bring a greater early childhood experience. Brazil politicians, policymakers, public managers and civil-society leaders had come together for the first time because of an executive leadership course on early childhood development, which was hosted by the Center on the Developing Child. "... growing, interdisciplinary body of scientific research is already starting to transform the health and well-being of children in the highest-income countries and offers promising opportunity for other nations. Much work needs to be done, however, to successfully raise the commitment to an integrated approach to child development that would enable such breakthroughs to cross economic and national borders" (Harvard GCI, 2012).

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/topics/global_child_development/

My Supports

I know I've spoke of them before but I must say my greatest support is my family. There is never anything that I cannot count on them for. I look to them for insight and guidance when things are bothering me or hindering my growth and happiness. I love my family for all that they do for me and I just cant thank them enough.

Poverty Rising in the Recession creating Unfit Parents

Although UNICEF does a lot to help children around the world. They reality of poverty is right in our own back yard. After reading the article  The recession’s toll on children written by Novotney, A. in 2010. I felt a little bit of controversy arise in my thought process. In my opinion not only was the implication of the poor being unfit to educate their children but that the fact that those new to poverty have deemed their children to failure in life. I believe the reason why this struck a nerve in me was because I am not the most fortunate parent. However, education is something I provide in consistency to my child. I am also new to the world of single parenting so for the thought  of someone telling me I am now inadequate and have deemed my child to failure stuck a knife in my heart. With politicians being the decision makers and determining who receives funds, where, how and when; I see no other way but to make a way. With the turning of the economy and the recession continuing to rise it is survival of the fittest out here and I am a survivor.

EDUCATION in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

An issue spoke of from a teacher from the Dominican Republic is the fact that education is not as popular as in the United States. "Education is not a big of a deal there" she stated. continuing on to say "The students need to work harder over in the US, teachers require the students to do more work while teachers in DR are really strict; there is no opportunity for a second chance if you miss any work.". "The US educational system is valued as a tool to success."

UNICEF Helping Children Around the World

UNICEF is the United Nations International Children's Emergency Funds http://www.unicef.org/index.php

UNICEF advocates for children rights. They influence decision making and policies for children. UNICEF was created to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. 

I first became interested in UNICEF for what it does to help children recognize a purpose in life to help overcome any struggles they are facing. UNICEF is there to help in any emergency and advocate for children all over the world. UNICEF travels from country to country making a difference in the lives of children.

OCTOBER 11th has been recognized as National Girl's Day! This is important to give young girls a sense pride and understanding of self worth as thbey enter into womanhood.