3.9.2 Relationships in Later Childhood

• What age range does "Relationships in Later Childhood" refer to?

  6 to 12 years old
• What can shape your friendships as a child?

  How you were treated as a baby
• What are the key takeaways about relationships in later childhood?

  • Crucial for social development
  • Teach interaction with peers
  • Help manage conflicts
  • Build meaningful connections
• What are early attachment styles?

  They are feelings of security or insecurity with parents
• How does a secure attachment affect friendships?

  It leads to trust and good relationships
• How do early attachment styles impact social skills?

  They influence trust and emotional wellbeing
• What type of attachment may struggle with friendships?

  Insecure attachment
• What are the characteristics of securely attached children in friendships?

  • Easy time making and keeping friends
  • Confidence from feeling safe and trusted
  • Enjoy cooperative play
  • Share well and resolve conflicts easily
  • Build close friendships based on trust and support
• What do children with insecure attachment often need to develop friendships?

  Support to develop healthy social skills
• What skills do securely attached children demonstrate in friendships?

  They share well and resolve conflicts easily
• What might an anxious-preoccupied child exhibit in sibling relationships?

  Possessiveness or jealousy towards siblings
• How does a secure attachment to parents affect sibling relationships?

  It leads to supportive and trusting relationships
• What behavior might an avoidant child display in sibling relationships?

  Keeping their distance from siblings
• How do securely attached children differ in forming friendships?

  They have easy friendships compared to insecurely attached
• What are the consequences of insecure attachment in teens?

  They face difficulties in relationships and daily life
• How do attachment styles influence social skills?

  They affect how you socialize and manage emotions
• How do insecurely attached teens typically behave?

  They struggle with social skills and emotional control
• How might two classmates become best friends in later childhood?

  Through sports and school projects
• What might an insecure attachment lead to in friendships?

  Struggles with trust and maintaining friendships
• Why is it important to understand your attachment style?

  It can help improve social skills and emotional regulation
• What is the relationship between early attachment styles and emotional wellbeing?

  • Secure attachment promotes positive emotional wellbeing
  • Insecure attachment can lead to emotional struggles
  • Influences social skills and relationship dynamics
• What types of relationships are emphasized in later childhood?

  Friendships, peer connections, and sibling relationships
• Why do securely attached children have confidence in friendships?

  They feel safe and trusted by their parents
• What do children start to do during later childhood?

  Form deeper friendships outside their family
• What is one factor that affects relationship development in later childhood?

  Early attachment style
• What role does parental support play in relationship development?

  Encourages strong bonds through understanding
• What are the potential outcomes of sibling dynamics influenced by attachment styles?

  • Strong sibling bonds
  • Frequent conflicts
• What can influence how you relate to your siblings?

  Your attachment style
• Why do children with insecure attachment struggle to form friendships?

  Due to issues with trust and emotional expression
• What are attachment styles?

  Patterns of how individuals relate to others
• How do securely attached children engage in play with others?

  They enjoy cooperative play
• Compare the friendship development of securely attached and insecurely attached children.

  • Securely attached children:
  • Form easy friendships
  • Insecurely attached children:
  • Struggle with trust
  • Need support for social skills
• How does early attachment style influence relationships in later childhood?

  It shapes trust and emotional comfort with friends
• How can understanding factors impacting relationships help children?

  It can help create positive friendships and sibling relationships
• What are the characteristics of children with insecure attachment in friendships?

  • Struggle with trust and emotional expression
  • May be overly anxious or avoid closeness
  • Difficulty maintaining friendships
• What is emotional regulation?

  Your ability to understand and control feelings
• Why are peer interactions important in later childhood?

  They help learn social skills and cooperation
• What is the basis of close friendships for securely attached children?

  Trust and support
• What are social skills?

  How well you interact with others
• What characterizes securely attached teens?

  They feel safe and confident in relationships