It is obvious that more than just the brain is key in the evolution of identity; the experience and interactions we have as children are just as important. You and Me:Childhood Identity and Social Development takes the viewer through the process of development from three months to three years. The film talk about self-awareness, a social skill necessary in building relationships (1:30); I am very curious about interpersonal relationships influence over identity since we generally pick up mannerisms and similar personalities from family and friends that are integrated into our identity. How does interaction in schools (with teachers and peers) affect us as well?
"In 1990, recognizing that early childhood experiences are crucial to young people's success in school and after, President Bush and the nation's governors named school readiness for all young children as the first of six national education goals. School readiness is essential in order to reach other educational goals" (Edelman).
The question is whether the program is useful or not- what is school readiness? Does it include emotional development and success? I am going to do more research on programs similar to head start in the U.S. compared to other nations, and possibly Colorado's as well.
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