... children and the mental state of their mothers. The numerous studies undertaken by various researchers produce contradictory conclusions concerning the influence of parents upon children's mental states. Often only one piece and perspective of research is utilised to produce simplistic and dogmatic conclusions as reported by Ahemed and Bright above. Thus, the essay will try to examine various possible causes of disturbed children, then move on to evaluate the influence parents have upon children's disturbances. The two principle perspectives concerning child development in general and more specifically, the development of disturbing behaviour can be placed within the nature, nurture debate. The medical model and nature perspective were dominant in the mid twentieth century and implied that 'disorders were located within the individual. However, although there may be neurological problems associated with disturbance, the medical model does not take into account that development does not occur in a 'vacuum' and a ...

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