Prosocial behaviour is rooted in early childhood.
Right from infancy a child is an active participant in their world.
Developing positive attachments, a bond or connection with others is paramount. Attachments are formed from interactions with others and is the foundation of relationships.
Exchanges such as glances, facial expressions and verbal interactions help a baby or child to develop a bond or attachment.
An attachment or bond it key in the development of prosocial behaviours.
Adults play an important role in promoting the development of prosocial skills. Fostering a sense of trust, predictability, consistency all contribute to a sense of security which promotes the development of prosocial behaviour.
Skills such as empathy, self regulation and perspective all contribute to the development of prosocial behaviours.
Prosocial behaviour is a behaviour that it is solely intended to benefit others. Sharing, helping others and cooperating are all forms of prosocial behaviours.
As children develop they will develop more skills and being to demonstrate prosocial behaviours.
Prosocial behaviour develops as their social development progresses and develops social competence.
Characteristics that accompany prosocial behaviour are ones that they will need later in life.
Prosocial behaviours is a pattern of activity and in young children generally displays itself in behaviours such as empathy, generosity, helping, sharing and care giving.
The process of developing prosocial skills requires a child to develop cognitive and emotional competencies.
A child needs:
The development of prosocial skills generally is a three step process:
Learning and enhancing prosocial skills can be promoted through play and interactions with peers. Additionally, adults play a key role in the facilitation of prosocial skills.