Entrepreneurship in Child care Services

Entrepreneurship in Childcare Services 4 (2+2)

Lesson 31 : Ethical issues – ethical responsibilities to Children and Families

Ideals

• develop relationships of mutual trust with families.
• acknowledge and build upon strengths and competencies of families in their task of nurturing children.
• respect the dignity of each family and its culture, customs, and beliefs.
• respect families' child rearing values and their right to make decisions for their children.
• interpret each child's progress to parents within the framework of a developmental perspective and to help families understand and appreciate the value of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs.
• help family members improve their understanding of their children and to enhance their skills as parents.
• participate in building support networks for families by providing them with opportunities to interact with program staff and families.