CHILDHOOD CASE STUDY

Aim:

My aims consist of identifying the needs of a three year old child named Robert who lived with his parents. I will find out the reasons why his needs as a child are being met or not. I will deal with the interpersonal issues that arise in this case study and suggest the most appropriate strategies to meet the need of all the family members.

Introduction:
Through this case study I will analyse the physical, psychological, intellectual, social and emotional needs of Robert. I will find out why Robert’s comportment differs from other children of his age. I will deal with his mother Rachel and his father John needs as a parent, employer and a member of a society. I will more closely look for their relationship with Robert as it looks like there is a lack of attention from them to their one and only child. Bonding is very important for Robert at this stage of his life as it enable him to feel love and secure. According to an article “ In the first year the emotional development is centred on his attachment to mother or caregiver. This attachment is very important and can have disastrous results for the child in later life if it is broken or inconsistent.”*1. After the maternity leave her mother was not enough available for him and thus his behaviour reflect this lack of attention as he is not able to attach to his carer. A psychologist named Freud states that “…Good nurturing in these early years is crucial. The young child needs security and continuity in parenting…”*2. He also agreed that a child needs the complete attention of a loving adult so that he becomes a healthy well adjusted adult. We can say that bonding is of great importance at the very beginning of life and the consequences catastrophic like in the case of Robert who is unable to trust his carers and bond with them nor can he socialise in his care group.

The need of Robert:

As child Robert needs affection, being cuddled by his parents and being told that they