| Description |
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects on the parent/child relationship after implementing selected aspects of normalization, as defined by Maria Montessori. I taught a parent class that gave direction on how to implement the following: encouraging the child's love; of order, encouraging the child's independence & initiative, learning to "follow the child," and providing a peaceful environment where the child can engage in uninterrupted & repetitive work. My setting was a permanent assisted living facility for those who had been previously labeled as "chronically homeless." My participant had no prior knowledge of Montessori education or philosophy, and had one child, who turned three shortly after the study began. The study consisted of a pre-interview, four parent classes, and a post-interview, lasting a total of six; weeks. Data analysis of the findings showed that consistent routine and appropriate boundaries were important factors in improving the parent/child relationship. Results also showed that overuse of technology, as well as some environmental factors, hindered the parent/child relationship. Overall, the parent/child relationship was improved by implementing the selected aspects of normalization. |
