Impacts on Early Emotional Development

I chose Latin America and Caribbean because majority of my students or their families were born in Mexico.

A huge issue is malnutrition problems that are affecting children from age three and younger. The time of pregnancy to the age of 2 is a very vital time for growth development. We all know how important it is that children receive the best care but some of these children start off lacking essentials from the beginning.

In America, rights for children are a necessity. However, the Convention of the Rights of the Child was finally adopted in 1989. The reality is, the law is there but many are not abiding or enforcing the law to ensure children are being treated properly and utilizing their rights.

Enrollment and completion of primary education has increased. On the other hand, there are many countries that are far from other countries in pushing completion of education. So another problem is present, the lack  of promotion and enforcing school.Sadly this is also an area that has had its share of natural disasters. Alone, last year 1,000 people died, 10,000 injured and 100,000 homeless. These are only handful of challenges these children face.

Personally and professionally my heart goes out to the children and their families. Many of these people cannot afford to relocate and are stuck in that environment. This is a great reminder how difficult some children’s lives are. For me reading situations similar to this gives me an extra level of tolerance. It pushes me to try harder to reach these children because many are afraid to open up. These children are not use to someone pushing education and wanting to see them succeed. Some of these families lack shelter and food. I try to take into consideration the lifestyle of these children and their families and try to develop ways to make their transition to this culture as smooth as possible.