The consequences I might expect from parents when deciding to either have parent teacher conference or some type of activity where the parents are invited. The consequences I see with the children n is the looks on their faces when the parents don’t show up. Suppose I say that everyone may bring their favorite dish share.” And one child’s parent forgets, didn’t have time or was afraid another parent would criticize their dish. One child does not bring a dish would make that child will feel out of place. The likely hood of that is rare but it does happen, what should I do?
“Young children often respond by becoming competitive about who has the most new toys and certain clothing-creating a hierarchical order of has the better and the lessor. Psychologist have expressed concern not only the children are learning to relate to physical objects, especially toys, in terms of getting and giving instead of using and enjoying but also that children are learning to identify and judge themselves and others in terms of their possessions. (Kline, 1993)
I would upset and worried if a child does not feel like he belongs or feels like they’re “better or lesser” than another child. Children are equal and should be treated the same. No one child should ever be made to feel become emotionally upset or physically violent towards another child. “Children receive messages that material things are proof of love and approval.” (Derman-S [arks & Edwards, 2010) Children receive rewards for good behavior, what should they receive what they throw a tantrum or show disrespect towards others?
There are many impacts on professional practice. Race, gender, religion, class, family structure, ability, and culture all have an impact on professional practice. As an early childhood professional it is my responsibility to foster and support each child regardless. We must focus on the whole child for them to develop "a fuller, truer understanding of themselves and the world and strengthens their sense of themselves and the world and strengthens their sense of themselves as being capable and empowered to make unfair things fair" (Derman-Sparks & Olsen Edwards, 2010, p. 17).
ReplyDeleteCrystal
References
Derman-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children and ourselves. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Thanks Crystal for responding.
ReplyDeleteOf course here are other factors that impact a child and we do want the "fuller and truer child." We also want fairness and equality." I don't make examples I set them or should I say demonstrate. There will be many impacts on early childhood professionals as we try to make a better world fostering good behavior is what we expect from each child and every child has a good day.