Impacts on Early Emotional Development

Afghanistan is a country I hear about on a daily basis whether it’s about a parent coming or going to serve or children discussion the people in that country. I found I know very little about the country outside of the war that has gone on within. I wanted to learn more about the people of Afghanistan who they are and how they are supporting the children and families.

The largest challenge is over course the civil war going on in the country. Through this the people are dealt with hardships such as unclean water, food and education. The sanitation issues are also an issue hindering children and families in the country. Many children do not have clean water or proper food to eat to get the nutrition needed to grow and develop properly (UNICEF, n.d.). Children are also unable to get vaccinations on a regular basis hindering their health on a medical level (UNICEF, n.d.).

These issues they face would create many issues for the children. A sense of security would be difficult when they have to worry about war, food and health. The stability of where they will be able to eat their next meal, get treated medically or even if they are able to go to school are all questioned by many in the country (UNICEF, n.d.). Not getting their basic needs met regularly can reduce the likelihood that the children grow and develop emotionally. Beginning to be able to meet the needs of the children UNICEF is increasing the overall well-being of the children in Afghanistan (UNICEF, n.d.).

Reflecting on insights gained I am able to separate myself from negative thoughts and feelings from Afghanistan. Through this I have been reminded the country is full of children and families just as here in the United States. The negative is spoke of frequently. Being able to keep this in mind allows me to educate the children and families here that I work with in the classrooms. Remembering that they are people just like us even with all the negative images and press from Afghanistan. This is anti-bias at its finest reminding myself to educate and learn about those involved rather than following blindly by those who are around me.

Reference:

UNICEF. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.unicef.org/afghanistan/.