How have Sigmund Freud's theories impacted early childhood education?
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How have Sigmund Freud's theories impacted early childhood education?
Freud's Stages:
The importance of social relationships and relationships between caregivers can be seen in Freud's theory.
Oral Phase (birth-1): Child is seeking pleasure from his or her mouth.
Anal Phase (1 yr- 3 yrs): Child is figuring out bowel and bladder control.
Phallic Phase (3-6 yrs): The Oedipus and Electra complexes come into play during this phase and often a child is competing for the affection of the opposite sex parent. Freud posed that girls have penis envy at this phase.
Latency (6 to puberty): Children are more interested in peer relationships and school during this time.
Genital Phase (puberty to death): Strong sexual interest in the opposite sex during this time.
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