powerbase

[mother theresa]

can anyone help me understand what recognizing and responding appropriately to the power base underpinning relationships means i am confused

[mrsnoah]

hi Mother Theresa, there is an answer on Pearson schools and colleges website that says:

Recognising and responding appropriately to the power base underpinning relationships
Few relationships are genuinely equal in terms of power. Someone may have more resources, experience or skills. They may equally have power as a result of their position
and role. It is important to understand this in terms of our relationships with children, young people and others. With children and young people, it is particularly important that our power is not abused as it is given to us to protect and nurture them. This means not ‘ordering’ children about, but ensuring that we are always fair, respectful and courteous.

[mother theresa]

yes i have seen this but still a bit unsure how to put it in my own words as i dont want to copy it thanks for replying though

[agiem]

I have got a problem with the same question. What example can I give to explain it?

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi, it'll be easier to use examples you've observed in your own setting.

Maybe you've seen times where 2 or 3 children are playing at eg. the sand pit and collectively they refuse to allow another child to join in.

or maybe one child has control/ownership of eg. a bike and refuses the request of another child to have a turn with it.

Sometimes you might observe one child with an ability to command another child.

Consider how these situations are possible and how you respond to them.

Numbers of children = appearance of physical force and self confidence
A child's need for social interaction, friendship and to have a sense of belonging
Ownership and the skill and art of communication and imagination

The documentary recently aired on channel 4 is a nice insight into the dynamics of early years relationships and the variety of play types you'll encounter as a practitioner. Secret life of 4 year olds

Hth