applying family systems theory to early childhood practice

6 characteristics

3. Family Rules

2. Family Roles

4. Family Hierarchy

5.Climate

6. Equilibrium

1. Boundaries

Disengaged

Enmeshed

autonomy

freedom to choose

strict

acceptance

unattached

guides decision making

expects conformity

oldest brother of brothers: b/(b)

youngest brother of brothers: (b)/b

oldest brother of sisters: b/(s)

youngest brother of sisters: (s)/b

male only child

oldest sister of sisters: s/(s)

youngest sister of sisters: (s)/s

oldest sister of brothers: s/(b)

youngest sister of brothers: (b)/s

female only child

twins

hero

mascot

scapegoat

lost child

school rules vs. family rules

teacher should be fluid and mindful and openly differetiate

spoken vs. unspoken

know each family's rules

positive outlook about diversity and distinctiveness of rules

order of power within family

teacher aware of dynamics for each family

sensitive to this knowledge when observing power differential actuated in the classroom

engage in role play activities where hierarchy is varied

the power to decide

be clear about rules. unspoken rules lead o failure to actuate

emotional and physical at home environment

role of teacher positive at home climate

role of teacher positive classroom environment

positive feedback

healthy sensory experiences

formal conversation and informal and formal support

health

emotions

activities

finances

role of teacher guide parents to access homeostasis