Intergenerational Patterens
True or False: Intergenerational patterns only involve money?
False. These patterns can involve behaviours, attitudes, and social conditions.
What does “development” mean?
Development refers to improvements in quality of life, health, education, and income.
Name one cultural factor that can influence development?
Language, religion, values about education, or family structure.
How can parenting styles be passed down through generations?
Children often copy how their parents discipline, communicate, and show care.
Why is healthcare important for development?
Healthy populations are more productive and live longer.
How can racial discrimination affect development?
Discrimination can limit access to education, employment, and healthcare, reducing development outcomes.
A child grows up seeing parents handle stress calmly. How might this affect the child as an adult?
They may develop healthy coping skills and manage stress better themselves.
How has Social media influenced the way parents teach their kids today?
Social media has changed parenting by providing advice, learning tools, and helping parents teach kids about digital safety and responsible online behavior.
Give an example of how cultural traditions can both help and limit development?
Strong family networks can provide support, but rigid gender roles may limit workforce participation.
How can negative intergenerational patterns be broken?
Through education, support programs, positive role models, and awareness.
How can conflict or war affect development?
It destroys infrastructure, disrupts education, and harms the economy.
Why is cultural inclusion important in development?
Development works better when people respect local cultures and avoid imposing external stereotypes
Compare a positive and negative intergenerational pattern?
Example
Positive: valuing education → better job opportunities.
Negative: substance abuse → health and social problems.
Which factor do you think is most important for development? Why?
Education, because it improves employment, health awareness, and innovation.
In what ways does intergenerational trauma affect development outcomes?
Trauma can impact mental health, education success, and economic participation across generations.