Human Growth and Development / Unit 4 HGD 0467 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Autonomy in Toddlerhood
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The idea
In autonomy versus shame and doubt, toddlers build autonomy when caregivers encourage their attempts at dressing, feeding and exploring.
In practice
A two-year-old buttoning a coat slowly while a parent waits rather than takes over.
Where people slip
Intrusive caregivers who prevent those attempts foster shame and doubt about the child's own abilities.
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