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applying family systems theory to early childhood practice (6…
applying family systems theory to early childhood practice
6 characteristics
3. Family Rules
school rules vs. family rules
teacher should be fluid and mindful and openly differetiate
spoken vs. unspoken
be clear about rules. unspoken rules lead o failure to actuate
know each family's rules
positive outlook about diversity and distinctiveness of rules
2. Family Roles
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
4. Family Hierarchy
order of power within family
the power to decide
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
5.Climate
emotional and physical at home environment
role of teacher positive at home climate
formal conversation and informal and formal support
role of teacher positive classroom environment
positive feedback
healthy sensory experiences
6. Equilibrium
health
emotions
activities
finances
role of teacher guide parents to access homeostasis
1. Boundaries
Disengaged
autonomy
freedom to choose
acceptance
unattached
Enmeshed
strict
guides decision making
expects conformity