FAMILY DEVELOPMENTAL TASK Definition: The family developmental task shows the skills and behavioral patterns of a family learned during various developmental stage and age. STAGE Family with Infant (Child J2 of 4 months)
NORMAL MANIFESTATION
ACTUAL MANIFESTATION
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Normally, mothers are sensitive to their children’s needs. They respond immediately to satisfy the needs of an infant
SC: “Kani akong anak, dili palahilak. Pwede ra nako ibilin sa iyang kuya. Usahay kung manglaba ko, ako ra siyang patulgon sa duyan ug ako ra siayng biyaan.” As verbalized Mrs. L.
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By this stage, the infant learns or initiates to crawl and creep
OC: The child is totally dependent to his mother. Often times, the child wants to be cuddled. Child J2 smiles and responds to strangers but does not want to be cuddled by others.
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Children belonging to this level manifests autonomy or act of being independent. They do not want to be interfered or interrupted, or even assumed from their activity. They always want to do things by themselves
SC: “Nah! Arang gyud ni si J1. Kung naa siya’y buhaton, gusto niya nga siya ra gyud mubuhat. Masuko pa kung tabangan. Perti kaayong bataa.” As verbalized by Mrs. L.
INTERPRETATION Control the infant’s environment so that the physical and psychological needs are met.
Family with Toddler (Child J1 of 3 years old)
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During this stage, parents must know how to deal with the child’s needs. The mothers should give ample time to let the child finish his activity
OC: The child is smiling and mingles with people even if he doesn’t know them. During a home visit, it was noted that the child insists of doing things on his own. Often times, he has temper tantrums when he cannot do what he wants to do.
Safety and risk-taking strategies must be balanced to permit growth.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTAL TASK
Stage
Age
Central Task
INFANCY ‘Child J2’
4 months
Trust versus Mistrust
TODDLER ‘Child J1’
3 years old
Autonomy versus Shame & Doubt
Actual Manifestation
(+) Indicators of Resolution
(-) Indicators of Resolution
SC: “Ang akong anak mututoy man kung patutyon nako. Muduol man siya ug lain tao, pero muhilak dayon kay wala man siya kaila.” As verbalized by Mrs. L OC: The child exhibits dependence to his mother as much as the child doesn’t cling to other people.
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SC: “Kini si J1, magtuman gyud sa iyang gusto buhaton, unya masuko kung badlungon. Gahi kaayo ug ulo.” As verbalized by Mrs. L. OC: Child J1 doesn’t listen to what his mother tells him to do. He insists on doing things on his own. He doesn’t want to be managed by other people.
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Self Control without Loss of Self-Esteem
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Compulsive self restraint or compliance
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Ability to cooperate and to express oneself
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Willfulness & Defiance
Learning to trust others
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Mistrust, withdrawal, estrangement
Nursing Interpretation •
The central task of the infant is trust. His reliance to his mother justifies that he trusts her mother.
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To promote a worthwhile motherchild relationship, it is recommended to increase further supervision and guidance.
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Safety and risktaking strategies must be balanced to permit growth
EARLY ADULTHOOD ‘Mrs. L’
‘Mr. J’
24 years old
29 years old
Intimacy versus Isolation
Generativity versus Stagnation
SC: “Palangga man ko sa akong bana. Siya man gani magluto sa among pagkaon kung naa siya diri sa balay, ug dili pud ko niya pasagdan sa mga buluhaton diri sa balay. Siya usahay mag atiman sa mga bata kung wala siya’y trabaho.” As verbalized by Mrs. L. OC: Both the couple exhibits closeness as manifested by helping in household chores during one of the home visits we have conducted. Often times, the husband is the one who shows more care to the wife.
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Intimate relationship with another person
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Commitment to work and relationships
SC: “Ang ako mang bana ang nangita sa amo. Siya gyud na mangita ug paagi kung wala nami kwarta kay dili na siya magsugot na magutman mi ug iyang mga ginikanan. Dili na siya mahimutang kung walay gatas, sud-an ug bugas diri sa balay. Mao talagsa ra gyud na siya makastamabay diri sa
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Creativity, Productivity, Concern for others
balay.” As verbalized by Mrs L., referring to her husband.
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Impersonal relationship
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Avoidance from relationship, career or lifestyle commitments
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Self-indulgence, Self-concern, lack of interests & commitments
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Encourage separation from parents, achievement of independence and decision-making
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Accept adult’s chosen lifestyle and assist with the necessary adjustments relating to health. Recognize the person’s commitments. Support as necessary for health
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