The significance of social and emotional development is seen in every area of a child's life. A child will have a strong foundation for later development if he or she can manage personal feelings, understand others' feelings and needs, and interact positively with others. Differences in social and emotional development result from a child's inborn temperament, cultural influences, disabilities, behaviors modeled by adults, the level of security felt in a child's relationships with adults, and the opportunities provided for social interaction. As a child, many of us grow up having no one notices enough what we are feeling or what we need, we receive covert messages that are never stated outright, but which will nevertheless guide our lives going forward. Growing up in an emotionally neglectful household (Childhood Emotional Neglect, or CEN) takes its toll on us. The Consequences of Unhealthy Emotional Grown Silent, unintended, usually ...
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