Developing Cooperative Behavior in Early Childhood

Running Head: DEVELOPING COOPERATIVE BEHAVIOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD 1
Developing Cooperative Behavior in Early Childhood
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QUESTIONS
1. What is the definition of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors in a child care center?
Acceptable behaviors in a child care center refer to the positive self-esteem, cooperation,
and discipline when dealing with peers as well as when dealing with adults who should be
always treated with respect. This is because the behavior of a child has an impact on the lives of
other children hence there should be considerations in all the activities and behavior (Killen,
2014).
Unacceptable behavior refers to the tendencies and actions of the child that show
indiscipline, lack of cooperation and respect while dealing with agemates and adults.
Unacceptable behavior includes harassment, bullying, and victimization of other children in care
centers.
2. How does culture impact a child’s behavior?
Culture molds the experiences and influences the behavioral development of a child.
Through culture, children are able to learn the temperaments and behaviors that are acceptable
and those that are not acceptable. For instance, some cultures value self-esteem and
independence while other cultures prefer interdependence and promote connections hence the
child learns the requirements and adopts the preferred behaviors. The intervention programs
should be adjustable and dynamic depending on culture and assist the families to integrate these
services smoothly into their lives (Trevarthen, 2017).
3. How is positive behavior promoted?

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One should be a role model so as to promote positive behavior since everything that we
do the children are looking up to us and will copy and emulate our behavior. The caregiver
should listen to the child without interrupting or prejudging. The caregiver should reinforce the
desired behavior by giving presents, treats, favorite activities and pay attention but be careful not
to overuse rewards since the child may come to always expect a payoff for positive behavior
(Trevarthen, 2017).
4. A carer’s response to the behavior of a child may vary in some special circumstances.
Describe the circumstances that should be taken into account.
The response towards the behavior of a child varies in some special circumstances such
as when the child is sick or stressed, when a new babysitter arrives or when the parent has gone
to work. The caregiver should be considerate and act appropriately when the child is sick since
the sickness can interfere with the behavior of the child such that he or she behaves in an unusual
way.
5. How can a caregiver relationship with the child and the family support behavior
management programs?
Behavior management programs and interventions should involve parents in designing
them so as to treat the child’s challenging behavior. This is because the family is the child’s most
valuable resource and has the most important and valuable influence on the development of the
child’s behavior. Parents are regarded as the experts in the ecology and culture of the family
hence this will be helpful to the caregiver in the establishment of behavior management
programs (Trevarthen, 2017).
SCENARIOS/DISCUSSIONS

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Scenario 1
The case of 12 months Child
Aggressive behavior such as biting is a normal part of the development of a toddler.
Emerging language skills and undeveloped impulse control will be the reason why the 12 months
old child is biting. Within my service guidelines, since I have set clear limits, I will respond
immediately when the child bites and remove her mouth from the are he or she is biting so that
he or she can connect her biting behavior with the consequence and will figure out that if she/he
bites again will end up out of the action.
The case of 24 months Child
This is a slightly grown child than the previous one hence he or she will be able to
understand that biting is a bad behavior that has to be stopped. I will reinforce good behavior and
verbally condemn the biting since it is not a good habit. The child will be given an explanation
why biting is wrong. Then the child will be given logical consequences if the biting persists. This
child will understand the consequences hence he or she will stop biting.
The case of 5 years Child
This is a grown-up child hence he/she will be able to understand that biting is wrong and
should be stopped immediately. My service guidelines will require the setting up of a positive
behavior chart and make the 5-year-old to give an apology inform of a drawing to the children
that he or she hurts. The child will be talked to and explained why biting is wrong and use the
feelings chart to put emoji of happy faces and sad faces of people bitten. This will make the child
know that when he bites others he hurts them hence he will be punished for it through not being
allowed to play.