When I think of the many relationships that I have built over the years I first think of the relationship that began all my other relationships! This would of course be the relationship that I had with my mother and father. My mother, father and I had a strong healthy relationship throughout my younger years and we still today, even though they are no longer together. I can call my mom and dad up anytime and they are always there for me. I am an only child and therefore, I was never fortunate to have the opportunity to build relationships with siblings. I did have many friends that I had strong relationships with that I still am in touch with today. Though distance has played a part in separating relationships that I have established with some we are still able to keep in touch.
I had a very strong relationship with my grandparents on both sides of the family, however, they are no longer with us. I often think about the times I spent with them as they were very influential and supportive during my younger years. I often reflect back on the conversations we had.
Another important person that I had a strong relationship with during my younger years was my childcare provider. She took good care of me while my parents had to work. I remember vividly going to her house before the sun rose and often not going home until the sun began to set. I still try to visit her when I go back to my home state, though it has been quite some time, I think about her often, I strongly believe that she was very influential in the career path I took.
My husband, who is my high school sweetheart that I met at the lunch table in tenth grade sticks by my side and supports me in all that I do. I am fortunate to have found someone that is willing to accept the line of work that I am passionate about. Often people will say to him, I don't know how you have this business in your home. The truth is he enjoys working with the children as much as I do. Though we don't see eye to eye on somethings we have developed a strong enough partnership that we are able to accept each others differences. I believe that this partnership is what has allowed us to be able to parent five children.
We have five children 4 boy, 2 are twins and 1 girl .
I believe that the relationship that I have developed with my children becomes stronger and stronger on a daily basis. This makes me feel good inside because as they get older I am in hopes that they will still cherish the relationships that we have established over the years and allow it to continue to flourish just as the other relationships that I have develop continue to do.
I believe that the relationships/partnerships that I have developed over the years play a vital role in my work in the early childhood field. I strongly believe in order to form strong relationships those involved have to work together, be committed, willing to listen, accept differences and develop respect for one and another. All of the above qualities are also needed in order to work with children in the early childhood field because each child is different. As an educator, I need to be able to establish a relationship/partnership with the children and their families in order to learn the most I can about the child. By doing so I can help them to be successful in reaching their fullest potential.
Unity
by Cleo V. Swarat
I dreamed I stood in a studio
And watched two sculptors there,
The clay they used was a young child’s mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher:the tools she used were books and music and art;
One was a parent
With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.
And when at last their work was done,
They were proud of what they had wrought.
For the things they had worked into the child
Could never be sold or bought!
And each agreed she would have failed
if she had worked alone.
For behind the parent stood the school,
and behind the teacher stood the home!
And watched two sculptors there,
The clay they used was a young child’s mind
And they fashioned it with care.
One was a teacher:the tools she used were books and music and art;
One was a parent
With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.
And when at last their work was done,
They were proud of what they had wrought.
For the things they had worked into the child
Could never be sold or bought!
And each agreed she would have failed
if she had worked alone.
For behind the parent stood the school,
and behind the teacher stood the home!
Randee, it sounds like you have a loving and nurturing childhood with several healthy relationships. Now you care for children, five of your own, and others - I find that a wonderful example of a happy childhood supported with good relationships.
ReplyDeleteYour closing paragraph is a good summary of our assignment.
Zeina