Relationship Reflection

Relationships are the foundation of social-emotional health and they can be in many forms, they also can cause positive or negative impacts on us. As humans, we need the affection, attention, and acceptance of other people. Relationships are such an important part of the human experience that it is difficult to think about what our lives would be like without them. Some of the relationships are professional and others are personal. Some are superficial, while others are rooted in a strong bond. 

If I think about my favorite memories as a child, there was another person with me in most of them. We all need people in our lives to bring us joy, to measure our potential, to learn from, and to live with. 

Relationship with my family (Personal)

Me and My Parents in Thailand

Me and My Inlaw family in the USA

I am thankful to have people who always support and uplift me. My parents are my best friends since I was born, they support me with everything, they sent me to study aboard in Australia to learn my English and support my Education. My spouse and inlaw family are also very supportive win the decision including advanced my graduate education from Walden University.  Good supports from the ones who know us best are very critical. Positive relationships with the ones we trust help us feel good about ourselves and encourage us to be confident and participatory in whatever we are doing.

Friendship

These are my close friends in college and still now. We help each other study and share many experiences together. Friendships are a necessary part of our social-emotional development. Friendships allow us to "broaden their horizons beyond the family unit, begin to experience the outside world, form a self-image, and develop a social support system." Because the ability to establish and maintain friendships will be necessary throughout our lives, it is considered one of the most important goals of social-emotional development for humans.

After reflecting on my relationships, I realize that children’s ability to establish relationships is a crucial part of social-emotional development. This ability will help children be successful as they grow. It is important to promote positive relationships with children. As an early childhood educator, I would promote all types of relationships in children, including family relationships, friendship, adult-child relationships, and more to enhance their social-emotional skills. And these positive relationships will also create a strong foundation for the children to learn and develop other skills in their lives.