For each expectation, explain which do you believe is normal (A or B). Why?
Expectation #1
- Babies can learn to sleep alone through the night; when depends on the baby & how the family handles the baby waking at night.
- Babies can’t be expected to sleep alone or sleep through the night. Putting a baby in a crib in another room is cruel. l.
Expectation #2
- Toilet training occurs during the 3rd year of life, when signs of readiness appear
- Infants can be toilet trained & out of diapers by their 1st birthday
Expectation #3
- Babies can be expected to make eye contact, which is a way of establishing intimacy & is part of attachment.
- Babies can be expected to make eye contact, but they must learn not to make eye contact with elders.
Expectation #4
- Toddlers have to come to see themselves as individuals who can possess objects before they can learn to share. They have to understand ownership.
- Toddlers have to understand that they are not individuals & that all possessions are shared. They can be expected to share from birth.
Expectation 1: A is normal because babies have to learn how to do things themselves to learn independence. Also, babies might take a long time sleeping by themselves than other babies. It depends on the child and how the parents handle the baby waking up.
Expectation 2: A is normal because at 3 years old is when children start to use the bathroom, they have to show that they’re ready to sit on a toilet in order to be trained
Expectation 3: A is normal because making eye contact is how babies interact with their caregiver because they can’t talk in words yet.
Expectation 4: A is normal because they have to see as an individual who can play with objects or have objects of their own before they learn to share. They have to learn about ownership and know that it’s good to share.
Diamunique, Thanks for your comment in this activity. Based on your response to these questions, I wonder, were you raised in a home in which babies slept in a separate crib; toddlers learned to use the toilet when they were ~3 years old or when they indicated they were ready; babies made eye contact with adults; and, people “owned” possessions? Also, I wonder, how would you respond to a family in your classroom who indicated option #2 for each expectation?
Expectation #1
A ( Babies can learn to sleep alone through the night; when depends on the baby & how the family handles the baby waking at night.) I think it is normal because babies can learn to sleep on their own with some help, for example many parents breastfeed their baby to help them fall asleep or create a bedtime routine to get the baby used to it. For nighttime awakenings, parents should comfort and reassure their baby but don’t take your baby out of the crib.
Expectation #2
A ( Toilet training occurs during the 3rd year of life, when signs of readiness appear.) I think it is normal because babies must show that they are relaxed and want to cooperate with the new change. During the third year of life, babies tend to be more independent, want to do things for themselves or do things their own way. Don’t try to rush the process by starting when your baby is too young.
Expectation #3
A ( Babies can be expected to make eye contact, which is a way of establishing intimacy & is part of attachment.) I think it is normal because it is a form of interaction and healthy development, since the baby should be able to make eye contact at approximately 6 or 7 months old.
Expectation #4
A ( Toddlers have to come to see themselves as individuals who can possess objects before they can learn to share. They have to understand ownership. ) I think it is normal because babies need to know that no matter who might use their objects, the objects belong to them. They have to learn to share with others.
Daniela — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Thinking about the home you were raised in, I wonder, did your home follow the practiced that you selected (option #1 or #2) for each expectation options (#1 or #2) that you selected as “normal”? Also, I wonder, how would you respond to a family in your infant classroom who indicated option #2 for each expectation?
Expectation #1
A. Babies can learn to sleep alone through the night; when depends on the baby & how the family handles the baby waking at night.
I believe expectation 1A is normal because once a baby learns how to sleep alone and is being to sleep at the same time each night, you’re helping them develop a bedtime routine. The family should comfort the baby and wait till the baby falls back asleep.
Expectation #2
A. Toilet training occurs during the 3rd year of life, when signs of readiness appear
I believe expectation 2A is normal because you can not force an infant to be potty trained until they feel confident in themselves. When they feel ready they will tell their parents that they have to use the bathroom.
Expectation #3
A. Babies can be expected to make eye contact, which is a way of establishing intimacy & is part of attachment.
I think expectation 3A is normal because establishing eye contact is also their way of communicating since they’re not able to speak yet. They make eye contact with the person who is speaking to them, it also helps them distinguish who is who by their voice.
Expectation #4
A. Toddlers have to come to see themselves as individuals who can possess objects before they can learn to share. They have to understand ownership.
I believe 4A is important because a toddler should know that they are human-beings with feelings and should be aware of how they can make another human-being feel. It is important for them to understand what is theirs but also that once they’re in school they are required to share things that may or not be theirs.
Brenda — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Based on your response to these questions, I wonder, was the home you were raised in also practicing the options you selected (#1)? When you are an infant teacher, I wonder, how would you respond if a family in your classroom indicates option #2 for each expectation?
Expectation #1
-Babies can learn to sleep alone through the night; when depends on the baby & how the family handles the baby waking at night.
I think this expectation is normal, because you can handle the situation with your partner, as long as you work as a team who always respond to the baby’s cry in the middle of the night.
Expectation #2
-Toilet training occurs during the 3rd year of life when signs of readiness appear
I believe this expectation is normal because you need to be able to observe behaviors that indicate that your child is ready. In addition, at this age you can communicate with your child and engage him into the toilet training activity
Expectation #3
-Babies can be expected to make eye contact, which is a way of establishing intimacy & is part of attachment.
This expectation is normal because for a baby making eye contact is a sign that the baby’s development is progressing well. In addition, parents should always make eye contact with their babies, so they can learn from them.
Expectation #4
-Toddlers have to come to see themselves as individuals who can possess objects before they can learn to share. They have to understand ownership.
This expectation is normal because babies are individuals, for they need to be treated with respect and never as objects. If they are treated as individuals, they can feel respected, for they will understand the concept of ownership and sharing with others.
Marcela — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Think back to the home in which you were raised; I wonder, did your family practice option #1 for each expectation, which you indicated was “normal”? Also, I wonder, what would you do if a family in your infant classroom indicates option #2 is “normal” for them for each expectation?
Expectation #1
-A (Babies can learn to sleep alone through the night; when depends on the baby & how the family handles the baby waking at night.) I think it is normal because once the baby knows how to sleep alone through the night we are helping them have a bedtime which they will get use to it. Most parents wait till they fall asleep to put the baby in the crib.
Expectation #2
-A (Toilet training occurs during the 3rd year of life, when signs of readiness appear) I think it is normal because most infants are not that advanced, therefore we cannot force them to potty train if they are not ready. When they are ready they will tell their parents that they need to use the bathroom.
Expectation #3
-A(Babies can be expected to make eye contact, which is a way of establishing intimacy & is part of attachment.) I think it is normal because making eye contact is apart of them trying to communicate with us since they cannot speak yet.
Expectation #4
-A(Toddlers have to come to see themselves as individuals who can possess objects before they can learn to share. They have to understand ownership) i think it is normal because they should be able to share their belongings whether its a family member or classmate they should be able to share their things.
Madelin — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Thinking back to your family and childhood, I wonder, did your family practice option #1 for each expectation? When you are working in an infant classroom, I wonder, what will you do if a family in your classroom indicates that form them option #2 is “normal” for each expectation?
Expectation #1
I believe that the first expectation is correct. I believe that babies can learn to sleep through the night in a crib in another room. It all depends on how the parents introduce the crib and how they handle the sleep training. It may be harder for some babies but I believe all babies can.
Expectation #2
I believe that the first expectation is true. I think that it depends on the child but potty training usually happens at around age 2-3. Again it all depends on how the parents approach potty training and how the child adapts to it. Some children are ready earlier than 3, others are ready after 3 and that is totally fine.
Expectation #3
I believe that the first expectation is true for babies. Eye contact is a huge part of being able to connect and making a connection/bond with another human being.
Expectation #4
I believe that the first expectation is true. Toddler should think of themselves as individuals but then should also in turn learn that sharing is important. I think that children who grow up with siblings lear to share easier than ones that are only children. I think that the concept of sharing can be so hard because they think of everything as their own that a possible other person wanting that same object just doesn’t occur to them.
Zoe Thanks for your comment in this activity. There is variation as to when a child masters toilet learning; you are the 1st person in a long that has indicated that babies as young as 1 year old can think learn to use the toilet? Thinking back to how you were raised, I wonder, did your family train babies to use the toilet at the age of 1? Also, I wonder, how would you respond to a family in your classroom who indicated the opposite options then you?
Expectation 1: A is normal on the grounds that infants need to figure out how to do things themselves to learn freedom. Likewise, infants may take quite a while resting without help from anyone else than different children. It relies upon the kid and how the guardians handle the infant awakening.
Expectation 2: A is normal in light of the fact that at 3 years of age is when kids begin to utilize the washroom, they need to show that they’re prepared to sit on a latrine to be prepared
Expectation 3: A is normal since visually connecting is the way indulges associate with their parental figure since they can’t talk in words yet.
Expectation 4: A is normal in light of the fact that they need to see as a person who can play with objects or have objects of their own before they figure out how to share. They need to find out about possession and realize that it’s acceptable to share.
Selanie — Thanks for your comment in this activity. Thinking about your own family and upbringing; I wonder, were you raised in a family in which option #1 was practiced? Also, I wonder, how would you respond if a family in your classroom indicated option #2 their “normal” expectation?
EXPECTATION#1
I think A is normal because babies can learn to sleep alone but the parents just have to keep an eye on the baby such as having the basinet near them so whenever the child cries they can have easy access.
EXPECTATION#2
I think B is normal because from previous experiences my siblings they eventually removed their diaper and they were around 1 or 2 year old.
EXPECTATION#3
I think A is is normal because according to all the articles I have read so far infants when growing up is important for them to develop attachment with the caregivers for a better outcome.
EXPECTATION#4
I think B is normal its best for children to grow up sharing objects because that way when they attend day care and etc it would be easier communicate with the rest of the children in the classroom and won’t get upset for not getting it their way.
#1 -A is normal because when babies are a very young age parents have to keep an eye on them and most rather put the baby to sleep in their arms.
#2- A Is normal because at the age of 3 kids are learning ore faster and picking things up quickly so parents train them into using the potty
#3- A is normal because when babies make eye contact they receive intimacy from the caregiver and feel more secure.
#4- A is normal because as kids grow they learn to share and become friendly with others once they get to daycare.