I concentrated on their behavior and interaction with their peers, parents and teachers. ... The doctor was running after him trying to heal him while Miri, the nurse, just took measurements (like blood pressure, checked his throat, etc). ... Yan had trouble controlling his emotions, lashing out at his peers both verbally and physically. ... He played well with his peers when they were willing to go along with his ideas, but could have conflicts with his peers when they wanted to share their own ideas or to be leaders themselves. ... Yan struggled with self-regulation as demonstrated by hi...

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• Approx Pages: 8

Was there peer pressure and influences in his circle of friends that made him develop into the adult he is today? ... Was there peer pressure and influences in his circle of friends that made him develop into the adult he is today? ...

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Training takes up most of child's everyday life and carries a lot of pressure brought by competitions, which should not happen at that young age. ... They are told that their children will certainly be behind their peers if they start training later than others. ... This is a result of the need to compete and succeed from parents' and coaches' pressure. ...

• Word Count: 1348
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Individuals opposing the idea of early involvement in sports might argue that the added pressure or stress from competition will have a negative impact on children. ... It allows people to give back to their friends and peers as they strive towards a common goal. Working together with your peers in a team environment, teaches children the correct way to interact with others. ...

• Word Count: 1913
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The reality show allows the viewer to get an insider's take on the enormous pressure these children are under and see exactly what takes place during the "glitz" pageants. ... "They're not good for peer relationships either. ... The quest for perfection and pressure from parents, coaches and judges on these children will always be imbedded into their psyche. ...

• Word Count: 1940
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Childhood innocence allows children to trust their peers with full confidence and teaches us as adults how the world should be, instead of how it truly is. ... If a child is considering taking their life because of the constant pressure by their parents, than congratulations, that child gave back what they "owed", his/her life. ...

• Word Count: 2303
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate