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Topic: Adverse childhood experiences
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Wed 09/09/15 08:19 PM
Edited by Pansytilly on Wed 09/09/15 08:43 PM
Adverse childhood experiences...
...results in adult health and behavioral problems.

Those experiencing more adverse childhood experience and general feelings of "not loved" are more likely to engage in illicit sex(incl but not limited to prostitution, pornography, sex abuse), engage in drugs, more health, mental, and behavioral issues as adults

Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gadget use, body image (and eating disorder) and gender confusion issues, engaging in risky behavior (incl but not limited to violent/criminal/bullying activity, promiscuous sexual activity) can be used as a form of self medication to compensate, feel good or as escapism from internal conflict. With lack of proper intervention, and in an environment that accepts or encourages such behavior as normal, this causes permanent neural connections that solidifies such behavior as adults that can be passed down thru the generations as part of epigenetic theory of heredity.

Edited to add:
Arousal or excitement felt in many cases is termed traumatic sexualization and is an inappropriate development of the child as part of identifying with the perpetrator. This causes a subset to become eventual perpetrators themselves.

There is a misinterpretation of risky behavior as a form of enjoyment.

Executive function does not work in correlation with controlling impulse and assessing risk and consequence.

This puts the child, adolescent, or teen in a position to be manipulated, brainwashed or guilt-tripped into compromising themselves.

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Wed 09/09/15 11:39 PM
I was born. Argh!

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Wed 09/09/15 11:48 PM
Huge topic Panstilly....flowerforyou

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Thu 09/10/15 12:22 AM

I was born. Argh!


we all were laugh

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Thu 09/10/15 12:29 AM
Edited by Pansytilly on Thu 09/10/15 12:58 AM

Huge topic Panstilly....flowerforyou


i noticed...
many have been asking about the best way to achieve peace and understanding...
many have been looking for a scapegoat in issues relating to religion, politics and morality(sexual and otherwise)...
many have been wondering about the truth about mental health and human behavior...
many have been trying to find answers and controversies about gender issues, crimes, racism, terrorism...
so on and so forth...

...could be that the more you expose children up to their teens in these situations, without the benefit of their fully understanding the circumstances nor having full awareness of their identity as an individual, you can actually be inducing their neural systems to integrate in such a way that certain "ideas" now become "genetic traits" in the future generations.

what used to be natural becomes unnatural and vice versa. something that used to be environmental, now becomes genetic. hence, what used to be right, can become wrong and what is wrong can become right, not based on philosophy, but eventually based on science.


i figured this topic fit right in the Science and Philosophy Forum quite appropriately smile2

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Thu 09/10/15 02:00 AM

Adverse childhood experiences...
...results in adult health and behavioral problems.

Those experiencing more adverse childhood experience and general feelings of "not loved" are more likely to engage in illicit sex(incl but not limited to prostitution, pornography, sex abuse), engage in drugs, more health, mental, and behavioral issues as adults

Alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gadget use, body image (and eating disorder) and gender confusion issues, engaging in risky behavior (incl but not limited to violent/criminal/bullying activity, promiscuous sexual activity) can be used as a form of self medication to compensate, feel good or as escapism from internal conflict. With lack of proper intervention, and in an environment that accepts or encourages such behavior as normal, this causes permanent neural connections that solidifies such behavior as adults that can be passed down thru the generations as part of epigenetic theory of heredity.

Edited to add:
Arousal or excitement felt in many cases is termed traumatic sexualization and is an inappropriate development of the child as part of identifying with the perpetrator. This causes a subset to become eventual perpetrators themselves.

There is a misinterpretation of risky behavior as a form of enjoyment.

Executive function does not work in correlation with controlling impulse and assessing risk and consequence.

This puts the child, adolescent, or teen in a position to be manipulated, brainwashed or guilt-tripped into compromising themselves.


Can you please cite some sources....??

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Thu 09/10/15 02:12 AM
I will need time to search for them.
These are notes I have from discussions on convention lectures I was able to attend.

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Thu 09/10/15 02:20 AM

I will need time to search for them.
These are notes I have from discussions on convention lectures I was able to attend.


Fair enough, I am patient.


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Thu 09/10/15 02:26 AM


I will need time to search for them.
These are notes I have from discussions on convention lectures I was able to attend.


Fair enough, I am patient.




Thank you for your interest. I really appreciate it. flowerforyou

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Thu 09/10/15 02:36 AM
I have the same thoughts, prevention is better than a cure...

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Thu 09/10/15 02:54 AM
Edited by Pansytilly on Thu 09/10/15 03:04 AM
i have only made a quick glance on each article and website. i have not appraised the content but they seem credible. no wikipedia here...laugh

these are introductions to the relation of epigenetics to and from heredity, psychology and behavior.

i will post ones on specific issues stated as i find them. waving



http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/

WHAT IS EPIGENETICS?

http://www.theguardian.com/science/occams-corner/2014/apr/25/epigenetics-beginners-guide-to-everything

Epigenetics 101: a beginner’s guide to explaining everything

http://nobaproject.com/modules/epigenetics-in-psychology

Epigenetics in Psychology


http://www.psicothema.com/pdf/4072.pdf

Epigenetics and its implications for Psychology

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/manage-your-stress/201207/the-influence-and-epigenetics

The Influence Of, And On, Epigenetics

http://champagnelab.psych.columbia.edu/docs/champ23.pdf

Behavioral epigenetics: A new frontier in the study of hormones and behavior

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/epigenetics/brain/

Epigenetics and the Human Brain

http://www.nature.com/subjects/epigenetics-and-behaviour

Epigenetics and behaviour

http://bioscience.oxfordjournals.org/content/61/8/588.full

Behavioral Epigenetics: How Nurture Shapes Nature

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3063335/

A twin approach to unraveling epigenetics


personally...i think environment (nurture) is more determinant than arbitrary genetics (nature) to determine the kind of person one is and how society can choose to become "moral" or not. that is what God-given free will is about.

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Thu 09/10/15 03:10 AM
It is all very interesting.
Some adopted children who are loved and nurtured can exhibit the same destructive behavioural patterns of their estranged genetic parents too.

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Thu 09/10/15 03:29 AM

It is all very interesting.
Some adopted children who are loved and nurtured can exhibit the same destructive behavioural patterns of their estranged genetic parents too.


apparently. that is how ancestral experiences can cause gene expression of aggression is explained. but i believe this would mean that it is something that has gradually expressed itself over a long period of time, unless it is a spontaneous or induced-accelerated mutation.

it also implies that extra effort is needed in order to modify the gene expression into non-aggression, which will again be a function of time and environment.

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that is why this statement is included in the original posting

With lack of proper intervention, and in an environment that accepts or encourages such behavior as normal, this causes permanent neural connections that solidifies such behavior as adults that can be passed down thru the generations as part of epigenetic theory of heredity.



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Thu 09/10/15 03:51 AM
I have noticed behavior problem can come from the poor to the rich all walk of life all environments. child abuse may never end. we inherit the sins of our parents. there can only be more awareness compassion understanding and forgiveness.

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Thu 09/10/15 04:02 AM
Ted Bundy's childhood and not knowing his paternity is quite interesting. Apparently his Aunt woke to find herself surrounded by knives and 3 year old Bundy looking at her and smiling.


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Thu 09/10/15 04:08 AM

I have noticed behavior problem can come from the poor to the rich all walk of life all environments. child abuse may never end. we inherit the sins of our parents. there can only be more awareness compassion understanding and forgiveness.


this ^^ is a blanket statement.

"awareness, compassion, understanding and forgiveness" almost always elicits a "positive" response but can actually be interpreted differently.

in light of the topic, the terms you have chosen to use above SHOULD raise the question of whether you will accept behavioral problems and issues as such AND turn a blind eye to allow them to continue or worsen, OR raise the bar to do something to alleviate the problems and find a solution based on the premise of the topic.

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Thu 09/10/15 04:36 AM
Edited by Pansytilly on Thu 09/10/15 04:43 AM
i found one of the core studies used! biggrin


http://acestudy.org/files/Review_of_ACE_Study_with_references_summary_table_2_.pdf

The Health and Social Impact of Growing Up With Adverse Childhood Experiences
The Human and Economic Costs of the Status Quo


edited to add

http://www.k12.wa.us/institutionaled/pubdocs/HighCostofAdverseChildhoodExperiences-Kelley.pdf

THE HIGH COST OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

http://ccf.ny.gov/files/4713/8262/2276/ACE_BriefTwo.pdf

Adverse Childhood Experiences among New York’s Adults

http://research.wsulibs.wsu.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/2376/4210/j_douglas_010491750.pdf?sequence=1

EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD MALTREATMENT ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTION IN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS 11 TO 24 YEARS OF AGE


hope these sources are enough, ladywind

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Thu 09/10/15 04:39 AM
In Ontario there are several parenting classes that are run through The Early Years Centre http://www.oeyc.edu.gov.on.ca/locations/index.aspx.

There are mental health services
http://mentalhealthhelpline.ca/Directory/Organization/1473

http://distresscentreniagara.com/

My aunt adopted 3 children from china they are wonderful children and love my aunt very much.

I have another aunt who has fostered a few children one she adopted for her own son after her three daughters grew up and moved away .


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Thu 09/10/15 05:17 AM


Canada
August 18, 2015 7:19 pm Updated: August 19, 2015 12:08 am
Study finds mental well-being of children top priority for Canadian parents

Christina Crop_LOW_WB By Christina Stevens
Senior Reporter Global News





TORONTO — A survey of about 1,000 families with children aged eight to 12 years old found that Canadian parents put their child’s mental well-being first.





Global News
Of the group surveyed, 42 per cent of parents ranked mental well-being ahead of emotional (35 per cent), physical (16 per cent) and social (seven per cent) well-being.

Companies Committed to Kids, a non-profit group, backed the study.

“It seems parents are getting the message,” said Debra Peplar, who authored the study.


“They need to be concerned about how their children are functioning and how they are coping with stress in their lives.”

Just 21 per cent of parents surveyed rated their child’s mental well-being as excellent, while 27 percent of kids gave it the same grade.

There were also gender differences. Parents of girls rated them higher in key areas, such as perseverance, managing stress and coping with the ups and downs of daily life.

Whether they have a son or daughter — half of the parents surveyed say they’d like more support in mental well-being.

“Specifically, tips, tools, strategies, links to experts and help in how to open up the discussion on tough topics,” said Bev Deeth, President of Companies Committed to Kids.

“There is a right way to have these kinds of conversations and that is being open, being non-judgmental and being a really good listener,” added Peplar.

Parents Global News spoke to agreed their child’s mental well-being is a priority.

Marion Mason said her eight-year-old son Russell is confident and outgoing in most situations, but he’s not a huge fan of change and can be anxious in new situations.

But the support of family and friends helps him through, as well as conversations about his feelings and concerns.

“We have a lot of those kinds of chats,” said Mason. Chats she is more than happy to have.

© Shaw Media, 2015


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Tue 09/15/15 07:24 AM



Canada
August 18, 2015 7:19 pm Updated: August 19, 2015 12:08 am
Study finds mental well-being of children top priority for Canadian parents

Christina Crop_LOW_WB By Christina Stevens
Senior Reporter Global News

TORONTO — A survey of about 1,000 families with children aged eight to 12 years old found that Canadian parents put their child’s mental well-being first.

Global News
Of the group surveyed, 42 per cent of parents ranked mental well-being ahead of emotional (35 per cent), physical (16 per cent) and social (seven per cent) well-being.

Companies Committed to Kids, a non-profit group, backed the study.

“It seems parents are getting the message,” said Debra Peplar, who authored the study.


“They need to be concerned about how their children are functioning and how they are coping with stress in their lives.”

Just 21 per cent of parents surveyed rated their child’s mental well-being as excellent, while 27 percent of kids gave it the same grade.

There were also gender differences. Parents of girls rated them higher in key areas, such as perseverance, managing stress and coping with the ups and downs of daily life.

Whether they have a son or daughter — half of the parents surveyed say they’d like more support in mental well-being.

“Specifically, tips, tools, strategies, links to experts and help in how to open up the discussion on tough topics,” said Bev Deeth, President of Companies Committed to Kids.

“There is a right way to have these kinds of conversations and that is being open, being non-judgmental and being a really good listener,” added Peplar.

Parents Global News spoke to agreed their child’s mental well-being is a priority.

Marion Mason said her eight-year-old son Russell is confident and outgoing in most situations, but he’s not a huge fan of change and can be anxious in new situations.

But the support of family and friends helps him through, as well as conversations about his feelings and concerns.

“We have a lot of those kinds of chats,” said Mason. Chats she is more than happy to have.

© Shaw Media, 2015




Maybe we should all move to Canada... ohwell

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