Hey, I am teaching Human Development in this coming semester (Winter 2018/19)!
I’ll have to say, this is my favorite subject, because I often think that my expertise is in parenting. I have witnessed my son’s development from being born at birth to now being an 11-year-old tween.
I will verify the psychological theories listed in the textbooks with my everyday life personal experience as a mother raising a kid for 11 years and discuss how I view the education system in Hong Kong is doing in influencing the development of my child.
(December 6, 2018)
PLRA_S1Ep8 COMMENTARY: Copers-Systems of Parental Rejection
S1Ep7 (Chu & Ho, 2026, February 23) is a commentary on Ho & Chu’s (S1Ep5; 2025, November 3) video presentation entitled “The Problem of Parental Coldness.” Specifically, we address the significance of non-parental figures in child development, explains in details the concept and definition of Defensive Independence that is associated with severe Parental Rejection experienced…
PLRA_S1Ep7 COMMENTARY: The Problem of Parental Coldness
S1Ep7 (Chu & Ho, 2026, February 23) is a commentary on Ho & Chu’s (S1Ep5; 2025, November 3) video presentation entitled “The Problem of Parental Coldness.” Specifically, we address the significance of non-parental figures in child development, explains in details the concept and definition of Defensive Independence that is associated with severe Parental Rejection experienced…
PLRA_S1Ep6 Copers & the Systems of Parental Rejection
S1Ep6 (Ho & Chu, 2025, December 16) entitled “Copers and the Systems of Parental Rejection” examines Rohner’s (2021) coping subtheory that defines Affective Copers (20-40% of rejected individuals) and Instrumental Copers. We also explain in details Rohner’s description of the social-cognitive capabilities (namely, self-differentiation, self-determination, and de-personalization) that Affective Copers possess, illustrates the sociocultural systems…
PLRA_S1Ep5 The Problem of Parental Coldness
S1Ep5 (Ho & Chu, 2025, November 3) presents “The Problem of Parental Coldness,” referencing Rohner’s (2021) interpersonal acceptance-rejection theory. In this presentation video, we cover four types of parental rejection, their impacts on mental self-representation, and links to psychological and physiological issues. Rohner (2021 reported that studies show that 60-80% of rejected individuals display specific…
PLRA_S1Ep4 COMMENTARY: Short/Long-Term Effect of Parenting Style
S1Ep4 (Chu & Ho, 2025, September 18) is our commentary of our presentation video entitled “The Short/Long-Term Effect of Parental Style” (Ho & Chu, 2025, August 14). We address questions regarding Garcia and Serra’s (2019) use of the term “socially acceptable child behavior,” what “developmental instrumental competences” are, which is the “best parenting style,” and…
PLRA_S1Ep3 COMMENTARY: How Parenting Style Matters
S1Ep3 (Chu & Ho, 2025, September 4) discusses the significance of Parenting Style, addressing questions regarding the WhatIsAGoodMother_Project, the concept of Parental Reinforcement, and the common feelings that parents experience regarding their Parenting Practices. It highlights the disconnect often felt by parents about their effectiveness in parenting approaches.
PLRA_S1Ep2 Short/Long-Term Effects of Parenting Style
S1Ep2 (Ho & Chu, 2025, August 14) discusses the short-term and long-term effects of four parenting styles defined by Garcia and Serra (2019) – Authoritative, Authoritarian, Indulgent, and Neglectful. It highlights how Indulgent Parenting Style fosters better psychological well-being in adolescents and adults, while Neglectful Parenting Style has the most detrimental effects on the child’s…
PLRA_S1Ep1 How Parenting Style Matters
S1Ep1 (Ho & Chu, 2025, August 5) discusses Darling and Steinberg’s (1993) model, highlighting the crucial role of Parenting Style as context influencing the relationship between Parenting Practices and child outcomes. It delineates how Parenting Style (i.e., the parent’s emotional attitude) impacts a child’s personality and psychological well-being, underscoring its significance in shaping development.
Self-Love
Dear Mom: Of course, I have missed you! I missed you terribly. I feel so lonely having to raise a son in my hopefully right way and yet I am having a lot of troubles. I wish you could be there to comfort me and tell me how good of a job that I am…
Self-Talk (Playing the Melodian)–at 11 years 1 month
Rock was filmed playing the melody of “Walking in the Winter Wonderland” on the melodian on December 16, 2018, Sunday morning, when Mommy had to leave for church early to play the drums in the worship band, while Rock and Daddy were taking their time to get ready for heading toward church themselves. FB
Be Our Guest–at 9 years 2 months
Posted Jan 28, 2017: Rock improvised on “Be Our Guest.” (At 9 years 2 months) FB
Guided Participation 1: Cooking Series–at 8 years 7 months
Rock at 8 years 7 months. “Giant” Rock was preparing a meal side by side this little girl at this kitchen, for which he seemed quite oversized. But he seemed to enjoy bending his body to accommodate it. He even rearranged the utensils and food there to make it work better for him. Clip 1…
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