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