Child development of personality traits

Personality of a child is consequence of
acquisition, assimilation and adaptation of
cultural norms and values of one's own
groups through social interaction, social
learning and socialization process.
Personal experiences are unique to each
individual child and that is one of the

factors of personality differences.

Personality 1s a multi-dimensional

concept. t means, in part, the unique and
distinctive characteristics of an individual.

it is a consistent behaviour characteristics

that 1s, the most characteristiC integranon
of an individuals mode of behaviour,

interests, abilities, attitudes, habits and
aptitude and values of one's own group
through social interaction, social learning
and socialization process.
The role of parents, family, and culture
in the development of child's personality
have been emphasized by many
psychologist. The child's primary social
experiences take place in home these
sOCial experiences are niainly w s
parents. lt is they who play the doniaant
role in moulding childs personality
pattern. Numerous factors responsible for
the development of the personality have
been comprehensively examined in the
book alongwith child rearing practices
adopted by parents.
Lastly this book
to all those who are closely associated
with children i.e. the psychologists
pediatricians, teachers and psychiatrists.