Chapter 1. Excerpts from “Up” Documentary: Paul and Simon, Two Children Who Lived in a Group Home

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Excerpts from “Up” Documentary: Paul and Simon, Two Children Who Lived in a Group Home

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Approximately 5 minutes.

Synopsis:

In the following video clip, viewers meet Paul and Simon, two boys who lived in a group home for at least some portion of their childhood.

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In this clip, you will get a brief view of life in a physical environment with which you are likely unfamiliar. Consider the circumstances which may have brought these boys to this environment and what impact it may have on their development.

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Question 1.1

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One of reasons that an understanding of child development is valuable is to inform our views about social issues that affect children. There is a long history of child development research informing policy designed to improve children’s welfare.

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