LEGISLATIVE POLICIES AND CULTURE ON PARENTING PRACTICES: improving the parent-child relationship in South Africa

Rich, Edna; Roman, Nicolette V.

doi:10.18764/2178-2865.v23n1p389-401

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“…The findings highlight an interplay between the self-esteem and the need for approval and acceptance from peers (Rich & Roman, 2019). In order for the youths on the Cape Flats to be accepted or regarded as part of the group, they have to participate in the tasks initiated by the gangs they join.…”

Section: Sub-theme 12: Seeking Approval From Peersmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…Attachment in the parent-child relationship is an important mechanism that fosters positive development supports skills to build positive relationships with peers (Gould & Ward, 2015;Rich & Roman, 2019). Rich and Roman (2019) argue that insecure attachments influence youths' ability to deal with peer pressure and to adapt to rules in society. The participants' responses above support this argument in that the youths living in the Cape Flats explained that a lack of parental care, guidance and involvement contributes to their finding a 'home' with gangs.…”

Section: Sub-theme 21: Lack Of Sense Of Belongingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Youths in Gangs on the Cape Flats: If Not in Gangs, Then What?

Westhuizen

Gawulayo

2021

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Marichen van der Westhuizen, Sibulelo GawulayoYouths in gangs on the Cape Flats have been reported to be a major and ongoing concern. It is therefore necessary to explore what prompts youths not to join gangs, or to exit gangs. This article is based on a secondary analysis of data that focused on the perceptions of youths in the Cape Flats of the reasons for youths joining gangs. The findings point to individual, family and environmental contributing influences. The discussion is concluded with some recommendations for interventions aimed at providing youths with alternatives to prevent them from joining gangs, or to assist them to exit gangs.

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Section: Sub-theme 12: Seeking Approval From Peersmentioning

confidence: 95%

Section: Sub-theme 21: Lack Of Sense Of Belongingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Youths in Gangs on the Cape Flats: If Not in Gangs, Then What?

Westhuizen

Gawulayo

2021

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“…The National Integrated Plan (NIP) highlights the need to upgrade the service provision of birth-four-year-old early childhood development stimulation within the home and community setting 10 . Contrarily the Children's Act neglects to emphasise the importance of involving the caregiver in stimulation before formal schooling 11 . Therefore, South Africa requires further commitment, attention, and intersectoral planning for policy implementation to ensure effective early childhood development programmes 12 .…”

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Caregivers' Perception of their Role in Early Childhood Development and Stimulation Programmes in the Early Childhood Development Phase within a Sub-Saharan African Context: An Integrative Review

Ayob¹,

Christopher²,

Naidoo³

2021

S. Afr. j. occup. ther.

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INTRODUCTION: Caregivers play an integral role in their child's development. Many caregivers from low resource communities within sub-Saharan countries face challenges in providing early childhood development (ECD) and stimulation. In South Africa, there are policies in place that aim to provide caregivers with child-care support and services; however, systemic factors often negatively impact the service delivery of early childhood development at a community level. This integrative review aimed to analyse, appraise, and synthesise the literature concerning the published evidence of caregivers' perception on their role in early childhood development and stimulation programmes for children within the ECD phase METHOD: The integrative review followed the five steps highlighted by Whittemore & Knafl. The literature search was conducted by electronic searching through ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, PubMed, JSTOR, Lancet, Google Scholar and Research Gate. Literature was included from 01 January 2010 to 31 December 2020, which was published in sub-Saharan Africa, on early childhood development and stimulation. A total of 22 records were included in the review. The data were qualitatively analysed through thematic analysis. The findings are presented according to the Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory FINDINGS: Findings highlight that caregivers' facilitation of early childhood development in their children is influenced by daily practices of child-care and rearing. Caregivers perceived their role as nurturing and disciplining their children. The educational aspect of child development was the role of the school/ECD facility. Among these influences are contextual factors, culture, and poverty, which impact the practices that caregivers implement during early childhood development. There are policies and stimulation programmes in place to support and assist caregivers/parents in facilitating early childhood development CONCLUSION: Caregivers' form an integral component in a child's early childhood development and stimulation. The caregiver role is impacted by several factors which include context, culture, awareness of services, knowledge on child development, stimulation and resources. There is poor implementation and knowledge of support structures, policies, and stimulation programmes at a community level. This, therefore, suggests that government departments need to advocate and promote for easier access to facilities to assist caregivers/parents further Keywords: Early childhood development, family support, policies, stimulation programmes, low resource contexts, stimulation.

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LEGISLATIVE POLICIES AND CULTURE ON PARENTING PRACTICES: improving the parent-child relationship in South Africa

Cited by 2 publications

References 16 publications

Youths in Gangs on the Cape Flats: If Not in Gangs, Then What?

Youths in Gangs on the Cape Flats: If Not in Gangs, Then What?

Caregivers' Perception of their Role in Early Childhood Development and Stimulation Programmes in the Early Childhood Development Phase within a Sub-Saharan African Context: An Integrative Review

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