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Social restrictions take hit on children too
Wednesday 16 December 2020
SOCIALISING plays a major role in the development of self. The theory of self, posited by sociologist George Mead, is based on the premise that people are better able to see and understand themselves when they observe, respond to other people’s opinions about them and internalise their feelings about themselves during social interactions.
Counselling psychologist Shaynelle George agrees that when children socialise with other children in any setting, it helps them develop a sense of who they are and teaches them a number of skills such as sharing, problem-solving, empathy and setting boundaries – all skills they will eventually apply to their everyday lives. “I think the theory is accurate, especially as it regards children,” she told Newsday.