MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS OF CHILDREN

Media's Representation of the Children with Disadvantaged Social-Economic Background and their Performance at School

Media's Representation of the Children with Disadvantaged Social-Economic Background and their Performance at School

Introduction

The study is related to the representation of the children in media with disadvantaged social-economic background and their performance at school. In this context, when does school performance problems include that it may be considered a child has academic problems when they fail to reach the average academic level expected for their age and educational level.

The factor that is almost always used to believe that you have academic problems are the qualifications. And that is when the ratings are always low parents may not know what to do with the child, if it is not diagnosed early. It is also worth mentioning that fail either test does not mean that you have problem learning or school performance. It is possible that a child who looks in need of repeating a full year this academic problem associated with a learning disability.

Background and Relevant Theory

There are many possible causes for problems of school performance. The most serious and may need immediate attention are the problems with learning and emotional problems. Problems can occur organic type, such as impaired vision, hearing, speech, and even obesity.

There are also the problems of language and speech, such as dyslexia, stuttering, or even in severe cases, a complete lack of speech. Some children may have intellectual problems, that is, its ability is below average, which makes learning a task even more difficult, although paradoxically it is also possible that their intellectual capacity is above average, is being a gifted child, in which case it will present the problem of school performance.

Family Factors

School performance can be an interesting indicator of the family. As the school principal responsibility and commitment of the child, is also the work that you claim to apply their skills and abilities.

Parents

Parents are a key factor in how the school will address child. Often, parents pressure the child with excessive severity, extreme discipline, and even perfectionism. These factors cause the child to feel pressured to meet expectations too high, almost impossible to achieve, that ultimately lead to cause the child a strong insecurity and frustration. And this will be topped if expectations are not met and the reaction of parents is also excessive, as almost always happens.

Bullying

Now also introduces a new factor, bullying, also known as bullying. Bullying is a form of psychological harassment or abuse that occurs mainly among classmates. It is based primarily on intimidation to exert abuse of power, both physically and emotionally Braun and Clarke, 2006). Children who are victims of this abuse develop real terror to attend school. Bullying can take many forms, including being made fun of or insulted, social exclusion, pushing, shoving, or tripping, and the intentional destruction of property. The most common types of bullying are nonviolent and include name calling, insults, and spreading rumors. A new form of bullying that has garnered much attention recently ...