Social- Social development occurs throughout the stages of our life. Even babies become social able as they tend to listen and react when they hear someone else speak out aloud.
Childhood (3-11years)
Childhood development begins at the age of 3 years old and stops at age 11. From 3 onwards you have developed some physical skills, for example they can fully be able to walk. Taking them from simplistic pre-schooler’s to independent thinkers also learning to understand complex situations.
Physical- At this stage a child is very agile. They can run, jump, walk and play with better co-ordination. Also there balance is a lot better they can kick a ball with falling over. And when they stand there shoulders are more erect and up right. Also they are able to hop whilst on one foot. When they are three this still have the clumsiness of being a toddler however are able to scribble on a paper with a crayon. And then gradually they are able to draw stick like men.
Intellectual- During this period of time children develop many changes and this is usually when children begin schooling.
Emotional- From the age of three the child begins to realise that they are their own being from their parents. Meaning they become a bit more independent and less self-centred. And this time they start to test their parents and see what their limits are. And because of this it may lead to some emotions like nervousness, scared, frustration, happiness, excitement and the list can go on. Also they feel a sense of accomplishment, for example when they realise they’ve achieved something by themselves.
Social- A child’s social development is very important during this period of time. They should be able to interact with others around them. They gain friendships with others and gain confidence with their social groups. As a pre schooler they gain better speaking skills. However they may still rely on their parents to settle deputes. Social development during the preschool years is usually learning how to share with people around you and play together.
Adolescence (11-18)
At this stage is the physical and mental human development. At this age teenagers develop relationships.
Physical- During this period of time, girls take a big step to puberty. They have many physical changes such as breasts develop, pubic hair forms and girls may start their period. A rapid height in girls is usually at this stage of development. All this changes are big steps for young girls. As for boys there penises increase in length. There testicles drop and gain pubic hairs as well.
Intellectual- At this stage children develop the ability to solve problems and work with abstract concepts. They begin to think about religions and politics. And they also begin to think about their future and their plans ahead of them. At this age they can also decide whether they want to go out to work or continue their education.
Emotional- This is the time in their life that they stop behaving like children and start acting adult like. Also they become very rebellious to parents and always think they are in the wrong. Mainly causing a lot of conflict between parents. They become a lot less dependent on parents and begin to become independent. Usually during conflict with parents and misunderstanding they mainly turn to friends for advice. People sometimes feel pressured by their friends and try to fit in with them. So for example, if they smoke, their friends may pressure them in to smoking as well.
Social- As teenagers become more independent they turn to friends and become a lot more social with others around them. At this stage peer pressure is a key thing that happens.
Old age (65years+)
People may be considered old when they become grand-parents. Or when they begin to do less or stop working (retirement).
Physical- A lot of physical change occurs at this age. Old age causes you to get:
1. wrinkles and liver spots
2. Hair colour changes to grey or white.
3. Hair drops.
4. Ability to think clearer
5. Memory loss
Intellectual- A this stage old people tend to find it difficult to solve problems quickly as they have memory loss and their brains are a bit slower. In addition, they can still learn and do activities such as bingo ect. Some of the elderly may be either more active or more isolated. Active as in they walk around and eat healthy foods. The isolated one is those who are less in use of the physical and intellectual skills.
Emotional- At this stage the elderly have then retired meaning they are able to socialise with friends and family. In addition, they can contribute more to the community and with helping people.
Social- At this stage the elderly may either be very interactive as they have lots of free time socialising with friends and family around them or less interactive as they are no longer working with colleges and socialising.
