Delving into the family dynamic of guardian vs. parent.
References Cowhey, M. (2006). Black ants and buddhists : thinking critically and teaching differently in the primary grades. Portland: Stenhouse. Friberg, K. (2019, August 20). Critical Family History Podcast. Marcus Harrison Green. (2018, December 28). Grandparents raising grandkids say they need more help from Washington state. Retrieved August 20, 2019, from The Seattle Times website: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/when-grandma-becomes-the-parent-should-older-relatives-raising-kids-in-washington-state-get-paid-the-same-as-foster-parents/ Melinda. (2019). HelpGuide.org. Retrieved August 20, 2019, from HelpGuide.org website: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/parenting-family/grandparents-raising-grandchildren.htm Social Studies Theme "PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of people, places, and environments. the early grades, young learners develop their personal identities in the context of families, peers, schools, and communities. Central to this development are the exploration, identification, and analysis of how individuals and groups are alike and how they are unique, as well as how they relate to each other in supportive and collaborative way.." (https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/introduction)