#Securities Regulation

[thedaddycomplex]

One of my recent posts pissed of the MAGA cult and they're crawling out from under the refrigerator to spout all the classic conspiracy jams in the comments. But, I wanted to address one specific challenge tacked to the end of this guy's particularly tedious rant...

First of all, *your.

And you want 5 things the Democratic Party did to improve your day-to-day prosperity? Here's just a handful of the countless things FOX News will never tell you because they like Republicans to stay scared, uninformed, and angry. (Hint: It's how they make money off of you.):

Medicare and Medicaid (Medical debt is the No. 1 reason for personal bankruptcy in the U.S. and these programs help you avoid that.)

Social Security (We all pay in so we all can live a little better in retirement, but the guy you voted for is likely going to make it go away. Oopsies!)

40-hour work week (That's right, Democrats gave you "the weekend.")

Overtime pay (Bet you've enjoyed that a time or two.)

Federal Farm Loan Act (Among other things this act does, it helps farmers get affordable food to your table… or it did before the guy you voted for started dismantling all that, but whatevs!)

Family and Medical Leave Act (Yes, Democrats gave you paid sick leave.)

Pell grants and student loan program (I'm assuming you don't care about this because it's about getting a better education.)

Affordable Care Act [This helps everyone get health insurance by creating a competitive marketplace (capitalism for good!), expands Medicaid eligibility (socialism for good!), and makes sure your employer can't fuck you over if you get sick (government regulation for good!) Oh, also, if you enjoy the Affordable Care Act, but hate Obamacare, boy, do I have some shocking news for you… They're the same thing.]

And thanks to Warren, Ohio's Tribune Chronicle — specifically, Ron Urchek's Letter to the Editor of that paper — that compiled these and other reasons to thank a Democrat. Because journalism also matters.

In fact, it's so important it's the only profession mentioned in the U.S. Constitution because a free press is supposed to keep the powerful in check. But, you'd just call that fake news, I guess.

[faultfalha]

In a dissent that Labyrinthine in its construction, SEC Commissioner Peirce argued against the proposed rules on Cybersecurity Disclosure. Claiming that the measures would only serve to confuse and mislead investors, Peirce's dissent was a maze of Borgesian proportions. While the majority of the Commission felt that the rules were a necessary step in ensuring that investors were kept aware of the cyber risks faced by public companies, Peirce felt that they would do more harm than good.

[dontmean2bepoliticalbut]

[gainercryptocom]

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[typicallyexceptional]

I've received two compliments recently that are both definitely going to stick with me for a very long time, because they are two traits that I have actively nurtured in myself, and uh, they used to be very much not true.

One of my friends commented on how I'm "a very emotionally stable person" and how they wouldn't be able to handle the situation (with having my refrigerator break, getting into a car accident requiring surgery on my arm, and having my foster child moved to another placement due to uncertainty over how long my recovery would take, all within a week) as well as I have. I mean, I felt a bit like I was creaking under the pressure, but I got everything done that needed to get done despite my stress levels, and I didn't break down or snap at anyone. I mostly just started over-explaining myself to people.

And then this morning, my caseworker told me how one thing she really appreciates about me is that when I receive feedback, I actually take it in and make changes rather than getting defensive like most people do.

Both of those are traits I've actively focused on building in myself, and those of you who followed me back in my teens/early twenties may realize how far I've come for people to perceive me as an emotionally stable person who takes feedback well!

[ivygorgon]

An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Stop Elon Musk from stealing our personal information!

6,399 so far! Help us get to 10,000 signers!

I am writing to urge you to stop Elon Musk from stealing our personal information.

It appears Musk has hacked into millions of Americans’ personal information and now has access to their taxes, Social Security, student debt and financial aid filings. Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency was not created by Congress—it is operating with zero transparency and in clear violation of federal law.

This violation of our privacy is causing American families across the country to fear for our privacy, safety and dignity. If this goes unchecked, Musk could steal our private data to help in making cuts to vital government programs that our families depend on—and to make it easier to cut taxes for himself and other billionaires.

We must have guardrails to stop this unlawful invasion of privacy.

Congress and the Trump administration must stop Elon Musk from stealing Americans' tax and other private data.

▶ Created on February 10 by Jess Craven · 6,398 signers in the past 7 days

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[ceasarslegion]

Or yknow you could just not be fucking rude about what people do to put food on their table during an economic crisis. Especially when they're a total fucking stranger. This attitude isn't funny or cute when you do it to people you don't even know the name of. "Haha the job you do that pays your bills is stupid and cringe but I totally agree with your post op" can I like, help you?

[morninkim]

[ wip, workin on colors ehehe ]

timeskip zero gang!!

(check my "sv timeskip" tag for more info on them :3)

[personaldevelopmentandyou]

Development of Research Question

While selecting a study, I reviewed multiple codebooks and ultimately chose the AddHealth study. I selected this study because I am interested in the impact of the family environment on children.

(1) What data sets have I chosen?

I have selected the following data sets to help inform my research:

Personality and Family

Relations with Parents

Relations with Siblings

Protective Factors

Parents’ Attitudes

Feelings Scale

Delinquency Scale

Fighting and Violence

Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

(2) Description of the association I would like to study

First Topic

It strikes me that family environments vary widely, with some fostering emotional warmth and support, while others are characterised by conflict and a lack of support. Given these differences, I find myself most interested in exploring how a family's emotional climate relates to the personality development of children within that family.

Research Question 1

How does a family’s emotional climate (e.g., emotional warmth/support, conflict/ lack of support) relate to the personality development of children within that family?

Hypothesis Children raised in a family with an emotionally supportive and warm environment will exhibit higher levels of confidence and happiness, while children raised in a conflict-filled and unsupportive family climate will show lower levels of self-esteem, increased insecurity, and higher rates of depression.

Second Topic

While reviewing various aspects of adolescent development, I became particularly interested in how personal traits and family dynamics shape health and risk behaviours. It strikes me that adolescents with traits such as impulsivity, aggressiveness, or low self-control may engage in risky behaviours differently based on their family environment. Some may be more prone to alcohol use or violent behaviours in conflict-filled households, while others in supportive environments may exhibit greater restraint. Given these patterns, I am most interested in exploring how adolescent personality traits and family dynamics together predict engagement in alcohol use and fighting/violent behaviors.

Research Question 2

How do adolescent personality traits (e.g., impulsivity, aggressiveness, low self-control) and family dynamics (e.g., emotional warmth, conflict, support) predict adolescent engagement in alcohol use and fighting/violent behaviors?

Hypothesis Adolescents who are raised in a family with an emotionally supportive and warm environment, and who exhibit high levels of confidence and happiness, are less likely to engage in alcohol use or fighting/violent behaviors. Conversely, adolescents raised in a conflict-filled family climate, with lower levels of self-esteem, increased insecurity, and higher rates of depression, are more likely to engage in alcohol use and fighting/violent behaviors.

LITERATURE REVIEW

1. Introduction

The family environment plays a crucial role in shaping the development and behaviors of children and adolescents. Research suggests that factors such as emotional warmth, support, and conflict within the family influence personality development, health outcomes, and risk behaviors. This literature review explores the association between family dynamics and personality traits, with a particular focus on how these factors contribute to adolescent engagement in risk behaviors such as alcohol use and violent conduct.

The purpose of this review is to examine existing research on the relationship between family emotional climate and personality development, as well as the combined influence of adolescent personality traits and family dynamics on risk behaviors. By synthesising relevant studies, this review aims to provide insights into how supportive or conflict-filled family environments shape adolescent behavioral outcomes.

The research problem centers on understanding the extent to which personality traits and family dynamics interact to predict adolescent risk behaviors. Identifying these relationships is essential for informing interventions that promote positive youth development and reduce engagement in harmful behaviors.

2. Methodology

Search Strategy

A comprehensive search was conducted to identify relevant studies on the relationship between family emotional climate and personality development in children. The following search terms were used in Google Scholar: “personality and family environment,” “family emotional climate,” “personality development of children,” “family conflict and aggression,” and “family warmth and child self-esteem.” Boolean operators (AND, OR) were used to combine the terms, yielding a broad range of results.

Selection Criteria

The inclusion criteria were empirical studies published between 1992 and 2024, focusing on children and adolescents (ages 3-18), and examining the impact of family dynamics on the development of personality traits such as self-esteem, confidence, and aggression. Studies that were not related to the specified variables or age group were excluded.

3. Thematic Structure (Body of the Review)

Theme A: Family Emotional Climate and Personality Development

A family’s emotional climate significantly shapes individual personality development, particularly through attachment styles and parental responsiveness. Diehl’s (2002) research links adult attachment styles to early family experiences and broader personality traits, showing that secure attachment is fostered in emotionally supportive environments. Similarly, Fraley (2002) emphasizes the role of early caregiving consistency in forming stable personality traits across the life course, highlighting how emotionally responsive parenting sets the foundation for enduring psychological patterns. Nakao’s (2000) findings support this, indicating that warmth and emotional attunement within the family correlate with openness and conscientiousness in adulthood. Moreover, Asiegbu (2020) reviews how emotion regulation capacities are cultivated through the parent-child bond, reinforcing the pivotal role of family emotional responsiveness in shaping regulatory and relational personality components.

Theme B: Positive Family Environments and Healthy Personality Traits

Schofield et al. (2012) demonstrate that positive parenting—marked by warmth, involvement, and support—predicts the development of prosocial and resilient personality traits in adolescents. Their longitudinal work shows that adolescents exposed to such environments tend to exhibit higher agreeableness and emotional stability over time. Darling and Steinberg’s (1993) integrative model further supports this, positioning parenting style as a contextual factor that moderates developmental outcomes; authoritative parenting consistently aligns with healthier personality traits. Additionally, Scharf (2009) provides evidence that positive sibling relationships during adolescence contribute to better emotional functioning and personality adjustment in emerging adulthood, reinforcing the cumulative benefits of a nurturing family atmosphere. Together, these findings converge on the idea that a supportive family system acts as a scaffold for healthy psychological development.

Theme C: Impact of Family Conflict on Child Behavior

Chang’s (2003) study on harsh parenting reveals that emotionally negative and coercive family environments are associated with poor emotion regulation and increased aggression in children. The emotional volatility inherent in such contexts hinders the development of empathy and inhibitory control, critical components of personality development. Ani’s (2020) systematic review corroborates this, identifying consistent links between family dysfunction—such as high conflict or poor communication—and mental health problems in children, including behavioral dysregulation and anxiety. This aligns with Fraley’s (2002) dynamic model, which suggests that unstable or stressful caregiving environments disrupt the continuity of personality traits, particularly in the realm of emotional stability. Thus, family conflict serves not only as an environmental stressor but as a catalyst for maladaptive behavioral patterns.

Theme D: Personality Development and Risk Behaviors

Risk behaviors in adolescence and early adulthood are strongly influenced by earlier personality development shaped by family dynamics. Chang (2003) and Schofield (2012) both identify pathways from negative parenting and poor emotion regulation to externalizing behaviors like aggression and delinquency. These behaviors often stem from underdeveloped self-regulation capacities—linked to both parenting style and emotional environment. Darling and Steinberg (1993) highlight how permissive or neglectful parenting is associated with higher instances of risk-taking, partly due to a lack of internalized social norms. Moreover, Fraley’s (2002) work on personality stability underscores that individuals exposed to erratic or punitive environments are more likely to exhibit neuroticism and impulsivity—traits closely tied to risk behaviors. This body of work emphasizes the need to address family-based interventions to mitigate long-term psychosocial risks.

4. Conclusion

The reviewed literature underscores the profound and lasting influence of family dynamics on personality development across the lifespan. From early attachment patterns and emotional climate to parenting styles and sibling relationships, the family unit serves as the primary socializing agent, shaping not only personality traits but also behavioral outcomes. Positive family environments foster emotional stability, prosocial behavior, and resilience, while conflictual or emotionally neglectful settings increase the risk of maladaptive traits and behaviors, including aggression and poor emotion regulation.

These findings collectively highlight that personality development is not solely an internal, individual process but a relational and contextual one—deeply embedded in the quality of early familial relationships. As such, interventions aimed at improving family functioning and promoting positive parenting practices are essential for cultivating healthy personality trajectories and reducing the risk of psychological and behavioral issues. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for educators, clinicians, and policymakers working to support youth development and mental health.

[augory]

the Trump tariff on foreign-produced films is a ludicrous idea for many, many obvious reasons but why is no one talking about how that would be taxing speech….. which is super not allowed by 1A

[thecleverconfidante]

Calm Isn’t Boring, It’s Safe

Confessions of a Late Bloomer Part 11 For a long time, I thought love was supposed to feel like butterflies.That quickening. That rush. That tingle in your gut that made it hard to breathe. I thought adrenaline meant attraction.I thought chaos was chemistry.I thought that if it wasn’t all-consuming, messy, magnetic, heart-racing, it wasn’t real. No one told me that I had learned to confuse…

[gainercryptocom]

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[ceasarslegion]

I have one day of work before i fly out tomorrow which is a bit awkward but at least im scheduled in TSA today so if they keep me there it'll be a quiet chill day. We dont have a ton of direct flights to the states and theyre all small and medium sized except for vegas, so everyone loves working our TSA checkpoint and i got all the american certifications specifically so i'd be scheduled there a lot. And like i said americans are way better as passengers than canadians are generally so im unlikely to encounter a karen today. But now that i said that im gonna get like 12 arent i

[aashiqvi]

time to vent

[marsixm]

all my zoomer coworkers were freaking out about the tiktok ban today... the 25 yr old said he was trying to watch ig reels to get used to them... i explained the concept of manufactured consent to my 18 yr old vis a vis the government justifying their ban lmao