CCLD MU 2.2
3.1 Describe the different transitions children and young people my experience.
During their lives children and young people all experience some sort of transitions. These could be either common transitions or less common transitions. Common transitions include; being left with an unfamiliar carer, changing schools, starting puberty. Less common transitions include; them, a family member or friend becomes seriously ill, or dies, them or a close friend moves away, their parents split up and get divorce meaning they have to live with only one parent or between the two.
3.2 Explain how to give adult support for each transitions.
Changing school
Moving schools can be scary for any child, as an adult you can offer then
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Parents splitting up and getting divorced
Parents splitting up can be a stressful and upsetting time for a child. As an adult you can support them and comfort them through this hard time, you could sit down with them and ask them how they feel and maybe do some activities with them to take their mind off it for a little while.
Themselves or a close friend moving house
If a child’s close friend moves away they may feel upset that their friend has left, and maybe anxious about making new friends. As an adult you can encourage them to play with other children and get them to take part in activities with other children so they can try and make new friends, and as for them feeling upset you can comfort them and try get them to have fun so it c slip their mind.
If they move and have to go to a new school, make new friends ect. As a parent or teacher you can comfort them and let them get used to where they are and not feel nervous or scared about being somewhere new and unfamiliar and help them to make friends, by asking them to join in activities, join an after school club or an out of school club where they will meet new people and get to know
This could make the child or young person feel upset, lost and nervous because they will now have to make new friends which may not be easy for some children and young people, if a child’s friend does move away its good to encourage them to go to out of school clubs this forces them to
With children and young people, you must be aware of their age. Children who are anxious or shy (for example, those who have just started school) will need extra reassurance and time. They will need to feel comfortable and valued in their new school. You can help them to achieve this by using words and instructions that they understand, and in some cases physical contact may be needed (for example, a hug). Young children should be given support in developing relationships and understanding feelings, not just their own but also those of their friends and class mates. It is important to
While it is true the child will miss some time with their friends and families, they will however be making new friends and new memories. These new memories and friends may even allow the child to show their friends and family new ideas and tricks that improve family life. The child gains new friends and this is a positive effect especially if the child struggled before with making friends, or even if the child is shy this is a benefit because they are meeting others who will have something in common with them.
Don’t be over-protective of your child, prepare them to be independent. Believe in your child’s ability to adapt to his new school
Transitions are a fact of life and they happen in every aspect from birth to death. Babies transition into toddlers and on until they become adults. Along the way there are professionals from the delivery doctors to teachers and other professionals help parents to raise these children and give advice based on their profession and knowledge. There are many times in life that parents will need the help of someone with expertise advice, especially during transitions. Transitions include births, changes in grades, going to high school from elementary school, marriage, becoming parents, and death.
The changes can affect adolescents when a parent moves out of the home. The adolescent is moving with the parent, or the children have to go to a new school. Parents should tell the adolescents if they are sharing custody, and visitation and what the schedule will be. Parents should talk to their children together, agree on what will be said, and be as civil as possible not to cause the children stress and discomfort.
Moving is stressful whether you are moving two blocks or thousands of miles away from your current house. As hectic and confusing as this time is for you, just imagine what your kids are thinking and feeling about the impending move. Do not overlook their anxiety, as it may lead to adjustment issues once the move is completed. Here are some tips on how to help your kids through this time to create a smooth transition for them.
Moving process can be effect kids, especially younger ones, who may perceive the change of place as a stress. You should show your children that you are very excited about it and moving to another place is not a bad thing. Tell them why you should move and how it will influence their life. Ask them how they feel about the move and support them in expressing their concerns. Leaving their family home can be stressful. Discuss your first-move experience with them. Make sure they know you'll their help during the whole procedure. Show them pictures of their new home and neighborhood, describe the advantages of it. Get each family member involved in packing their own belongings. Letting your children make their own, even small, decisions can help them feel important and
Strengthen relations with your neighbours - A good percentage of us don’t know or talk to our neighbours, and just sort of mutually ignore them. In a community, people who need support will attempt to reach out for it - this could help prevent stressed parents from lashing out at their children, or even help children have someone to run to.
I tried thinking about my past experiences about moving. I guess, that time was the only time I became so worried. I usually don’t care much even though I’ll be moving into a different town or family. I also wondered why I was not as happy as I should be. Beyond everything, it was my first time to live with my mother. I remembered the seminar... who are going to live in a different country. I am happy after realizing that I am not alone. Most of the kids there are first timers too. We talked about things that teenagers usually experience after leaving the Philippines. As expected the kids who are interviewed all experienced home sick. I also remembered when they said that they felt like they were out of place. I wondered if I will also experience
Parents should accept this stage as a way of life and convert a perceived loss into an opportunity. Focusing on some of the positive changes resulting from their children moving out can ease the sense of loss and help them to see the brighter side of their future. This can be a stage of exploration, a time to rekindle their interests, their friendships and a time to widen their horizons. They should demonstrate to their children that they’re getting on with their life so that the children can embrace their new life without any
Some would say moving is a terrible situation for children, and that it could harm their well-being, but in my experience, it changed me for the better. Relocating is a difficult situation for any child or teenager. Moving forces you to leave behind all of your friends, but also gives you no choice but to make new ones. In school, you abandon your current curriculum and lessons and trade them for new ones. Which, in turn, teaches you how to catch on to new ideas and topics rather quickly. They say hindsight is 20/20, and I couldn’t agree more.
Moving is a very stressful experience for anyone, but it can be truly devastating to an adolescent. This isn’t something that many people know or understand, but definitely something parents should look into if they find themselves moving their children. To students, changing schools in general can be very traumatic, but doing so during the school year can cause even more issues. Moves force students to try and anticipate what kind of situations they will be faced with, to question themselves and their identity, to possibly be subjected to bullying, to quickly adapt to multiple situations immediately, to feel heavy pains due to loss, to lose who they were to their peers and have to re-establish or abandon that role, and to even suffer various
In general, there is no one single definition of transition but transition can be defined as a process of changes involving contexts, relationships, activities, culture, and view of self and the world (Rosier & McDonald, 2011). For young children and their family, transitions can be defined as a process that includes all those involved in children’s early years. Transition is also a change event with time limit, continuity of experience and a multi-layer, multi-year process (Petriwskyj, Thorpe, & Tayler, 2005). It is widely recognized that transitions play important roles in children’s development, learning and lives (Brooker, 2008).
Do know how to deal with splitting parents if you do not want them to divorce?It has happened to me and by doing these things it helped me get them back together. To deal with parents that are splitting up you have to know if they want to get back together and if they do tell them so, see if they will go to counseling, and keep them talking to each other and do not let them get out of contact.