Home School and Community
09 Home, School, and Community
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.
An emotional response by parents is the fear that teachers will replace them in their children’s affections.
1. Describe the conflicting emotions the parent may have that contribute to this fear. In your response, include two negative emotions and a positive desire.
2. What does research show about the child’s relationship with the primary parental figure when the child has additional attachments to other people?
3. Describe three issues related to role confusion that a teacher may feel or may communicate.
4. What can a teacher do to reinforce the primary relationship between the parent and the child and to communicate that the teacher does not desire to take the parent’s place in the child’s life?
