Relationship Reflection
I am blessed to have many many meaningful positive relationships in my life. My parents have always been supportive, loving and excellent role models for my brother and me. My grandparents have always been there to show support as well but also to spoil me and give me great advice. I have cousins who I have grown up with that I can talk to and enjoy life with. I have a brother who most of the time is bothering me, but I know it is because he looks up to me. I work with 3 wonderful Pre-k teachers who are excellent collaborators, teachers and friends. And last but not least a great boyfriend who is there for me to lean on and enjoy the rest of my life with.
Because my parents are my parents and they I have the utmost respect and love for them, I can say that our relationship is filled with heated discussions, lots of hilarious moments and the sharing of great advice. My parents are always looking out for me and I am at the age where i can significantly look out for them. The key to maintaining such a great relationship is maturity on my part and unconditional love. The love and support of my parents has gotten me through so many difficult times in life that there is no way I could ever repay them. This gratitude and respect has been a large part of the positive and long lasting relationship that we have developed.
Having a normal mature relationship with my brother is still in question. He is still in college and thinks he knows everything. But when he makes a wrong choice or needs anything, I seem to be the first call he makes. I can remember in primary school when he would be bullied because of how he looked, I would always come to him rescue. I know that if he is ever in a position to do the same for me, he will. This type of give and take relationship is what, I think, keeps us close and connected.
There is not a time that my family leaves that we do not exchange hugs, kisses, and an I Love You!
Maintaining and developing a collaborative relationship between my co-workers and I seemed to be seamless. We all respect each other's talents and roles. We share a common goal. To be the best teacher possible and to make an impact on young children and their families. This goal, keeps us together and on the same track. Maintaining a relationship like this requires some humility, reflection and respect. I can proudly say that we look out for each other and are always supporting each other!
