The social context profoundly affects the development of children while the nature of relationships in their proximate and extended environments shapes the child's worldview and behaviour. For instance, children from tight-knit, supportive communities often feel that they have emotional security, which can place them in a position of confidence and willingness to enter into learning experiences (NSW Department of Education, 2023). On the other hand, children found in socially isolated settings may have a hard time with their social skills and secure attachment (Center on the Developing Child, 2020).
Social settings also carve out cultural identity concerning how families look at education, parenting, or communication. Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds often include these rich perspectives and experiences in an early learning environment but are equally faced with several barriers should educators lack cultural competence (Derman-Sparks & Edwards, 2020).