(Answered):Journal Entry 88 . . . .

Question Description

) We discussed pragmatics with regard to language development in early childhood. Was there

a time when you used language in a socially inappropriate way in childhood while you were still

learning pragmatics?

2) It is during early childhood that aggression towards others typically emerges. Were you ever

aggressive towards another child? Were other children ever aggressive towards you? What was

the type of aggression used (instrumental, hostile, relational)?

3) We discussed the notion that early childhood is a time of increased gender socialization,

which continues into middle childhood and adolescence. Visit the following website and take a

look around:

http://www.genderads.com