A4 Social development across the life stages

Stages of play in infancy and early childhood:

• • Explain each stage of play: solo play, parallel play and co-operative play.

  • Link stage of play to other areas of development.

Social Development make notes on the following:

• • The importance of friendships and friendship groups:

    • the social benefits of friendships

    • the effects of peer pressure on social development.

  • The development of relationships with others.

  • The development of independence through the life stages:

  • peer influence in adolescence, starting employment, leaving home, starting a family.

Exam Practice 

Scenario

Connor’s friends regularly drink alcohol and frequently binge drink.

1. Explain how a young person may resist peer pressure. (6)