Model: The Social and Concept-Oriented Dimensions Mode

Values:

Dialogic constellation:

Basis for contact/communication:

Behavioural patterns:

Behavioural ideals:

Behavioural aims:

Play patterns and aims:

SOCIAL-ORIENTED DIMENSION

Visible utility values

Relatively similar and clear symbolic values

Reduction of the ego:

“us” and you/it relationships

Emotional intent

Emphasise harmonious forms of contact

Avoid controversial points of view

Well-behaved, obedient

Ability to adapt and adjust to fit in with social environment

Father/Mother/children, family/friends should “ get on well together”

Children should comply with other arguments

Children must suppress disappointment and irritation

Children should avoid social and emotional conflicts

Children should be sensory and intuitive in a harmonious way without conflicts. Children should be able to maintain balance in encounters and confrontations

CONCEPT-ORIENTED DIMENSION

Variable utility and symbolic values

I-Thou relationships

I- It relationships

Content, object, opinion, idea, point of view

Emphasise special and even controversial points of view

Encourage controversial points of view

Fantasy and tolerance

Ability to learn and adjust to knowledge and capabilities

Children must also be able to express their opinions to their parents

Children should learn about different attitudes/opinions

Children should be able to relate to controversy and confrontation with other children and adults

Children must learn to survive conflicts and develop solutions.

Children should seek out, encounter, confront and socialise conflicts. Children should be able to reflect and integrate conflicts.