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This is my niece Raquel. She was born with gastroschisis. This is a condition in which the fetus's insides grow on the outside of the body. My sister was told that the baby would need surgery at the time of birth but that she would lead a normal life. Unfortunatly things did not turn out as expected. This blonde haired, blue eyed angel was called home. Little Raquel was laid to rest on her third birthday never having learned to walk, talk, or even eat by herself. This experience was extremely hard on my sister and her family. I was able to see how this impacted her marriage and her interactions with her other children. However, Raquel touched our lives in a way that we never thought was possible and no one would ever trade those experiences for anything else. I think this is the way most families feel about children with disabilities. They are priceless treasures.

The Marital Subsystem

The interactions of people who are married to each other or who function as though they were married.

The Parental Subsystem

Conclusion

"A strong marriage affects a family's

overall well-being."

The interactions between parents, or couples acting as parents,

and their children.

(Simmerman, Blacher, &Baker, 2001)

The greatest gift that parents can give to their children is the knowledge that they love each other.

Couples can consist of biological, step, adoptive, or foster parents. The interactions between parents and their children have a dynamic effect on family life. Father involvement has been proved to develop psychological stability.

I have noticed that as parents we set the tone in our home and in our interactions. I strongly believe that I will have this effect in the classroom as well.

Kindness begins with Me!

My husband teaching our children and his nephews how to fly fish.

As a teacher I must use this knowledge to better understand the uniqueness of each family. I must listen and be observant to what students share as well as what and whom is important to them. I will communicate with parents and ask them how and when they prefer that I communicate with them. I must be respectful of their family interactions and relationships even though they may be different than my own or may even contrary to my beliefs. Family subsystems can be drastically impacted by family members with disabilities. I must be flexible, mindful of parental involvement, and make information and resources easily/readily available.

The Sibling Subsystem

As a mother, I must understand the importance of each of these subsystems and do what I can to strengthen each relationship.

  • Take time for self preservation and spirituality
  • Spend one on one time with each child
  • Date night at least once a month
  • Encourage sibling time
  • Engage in fun family activities
  • Spend quality time together
  • Create opportunities for extended family relationships to build
  • A family that prays together stays together!

All sibling interactions are different. I have four children and the bonds between them are all unique. My littlest boys have a very special relationship. I had to let go of a lot of pride to include this picture! They are filthy! However, I think it shows just how much they love each other! They are truely best friends!

Another sweet sibling relationship.

The Extended Family Subsystem

I come from a very large family. My mom is one of ten children and so is my father. My grandfather is one of twelve children. The multi-generational family reunions are HUGE! There are a few members of our family who have disabilities including Williams Syndrome and ADHD. These children are so loved and everyone looks out for each other. I have learned so much from my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins and feel blessed that my children get to interact with their extended family as often as they do. The role of extended families differ greatly from family to family. There are some cultures that highly value extended family and grandparents often live in the home. Many grandparents take on the role as primary care giver due to poverty, substance abuse, neglect, or physical abuse.

Something to think About....

I truly have a village supporting me. My son has godmothers, godfathers, grandparents and so many others in his life who love him as much as I do. They're there for both of us. I may not have a mate or husband, but I'm definitely not a single parent.

-Jill Scott

We must be informed of the extended family members that play huge roles in the lives of our students.

Always Remember: Teachers are a part of that village of love and support.

I loved this video so much that I had to include it so I could always find it.

Family Subsystems

The four basic types of family interactions

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