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Urie Bronfenbrenner developed the basic ecological approach of human development. This ecological approach consists of four ecosystems. This includes Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, and Macrosystem. The Microsystem is the smallest most intimate level that includes immediate family and friends, and school. This extends into the Mesosystem that includes extended family and peer groups. The next largest is the Exosystem that extends into the community. The largest is the Macrosystem that extends into culture and the nation. One important aspect to remember is how the media effects children in a wide variety and have a great influence on our society. All of these have to do with the child's environment and the social influences around them. The chapter presents a story about a 15 year old girl named Naomi who gets into trouble by threatening another girl with a knife. The first thing they want to check is the home and the environment that Naomi is surrounded by. We learn that her parents are very involved with Naomi's life and lived in a good environment. It turns out that Naomi attacked a girl who is dating her ex-boyfriend and she said she felt pressured by her friends to do so. This case explains the ecological theory and how environment and the people around us influence us greatly. The chapter goes on to discuss which systems effected Naomi the most and how it is relevant to her story. Social media was also a trigger in this situation because it became a greater influence for Naomi to retaliate when she felt disrespected. The ecological approach has three elements that were highlighted in this chapter. This includes, the influence of children and social contexts, these social contexts are viewed as direct or indirect, and that these contexts are organized in a systemic function (Gavazzi, 2011).

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Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems: 5 Forces Impacting Our Lives

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Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory explains that an individual’s development is shaped by interconnected environmental systems, from immediate surroundings like family to broader societal structures like culture. These systems include the microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem, and chronosystem, each influencing growth and behavior.

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Empowering teens to cope with peer pressure, strengthen their mental health

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This weekend, a unique event is helping equip kids and teenagers with the tools they need to cope with peer pressure and strengthen their mental health. This is a real collaborative effort between leaders in Bolingbrook, school administrators, law enforcement, several former NFL football players.

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This article discusses more about Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and talks some more about the systems.

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The Courage to Be Yourself highlights real teens discussing the conflicts they face in their every day lives and how they learn to be themselves.

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The Courage to Be Yourself: True Stories by Teens About Cliques, Conflicts, and Overcoming Peer Pressure

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1. Which of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems do you feel is the most important and why?

2. Out of all of the Ecological Systems mentioned, what system do you feel has the most influence on an adolescent? (Do you think maybe parents, family, peers, or culture, influence them the most? Is it a combination of influences?)

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Gavazzi, S. M. (2011). Families with Adolescents: Bridging the gaps between theory, research, and practice. Springer. 41-47.

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"I just do it differently!" is a children's book that discusses how children respond to difficult situations and how they can overcome these emotions. The book encourages children to overcome these feelings even if they do things differently than others.

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Donna is mother to two beautiful daughters, a couple of cats and a smelly little pug! She spent most of her career working in education; in particular with students who live with physical and or learning challenges. She is a compassionate soul with a determined and adventurous spirit. She also likes nothing more than releasing her inner child causing a little bit of mischief!

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"I just do it differently!": Believe in yourself and you can do anything! A children's book about disabilities and resilience. Pixie Pug, one of the ... Hannah through some challenging emotions.

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Believe in yourself and you can do anything! "I just do it differently!" is a children's book about disabilities and resilience. Pixie Pug, one of the story's rescue animals, helps Hannah through some challenging emotions. "I just do it differently!" is a positive and empowering tale proving to e...