DEC - We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value
and human potential of each child.
- This is important because you never want to make a child feel like they are not smart enough or good enough to complete anything that they have their minds set on. You should want to make every child feel like they are capable of completing every task that is set before them. I have witnessed many parents degrade their children by telling them they are not smart enough to join a certain competition or group and that just hurts their feelings along with mine.
NAEYC - Above all, we shall not harm children. We shall not participate in practices that are emotionally damaging, physically harmful, disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, or intimidating to children. This principle has precedence over all others in this Code.
- I am a huge advocate of no child abuse - none whatsoever- it is not worth the consequences. I believe you should treat others no matter race, age, gender or relationship the way you would want to be treated. I think this should be a code for every organization in the world that deals with the well being of children.
NAEYC - When we have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse or neglect, we shall report it to the appropriate community agency and follow up to ensure that appropriate action has been taken. When appropriate, parents or guardians will be informed that the referral will be or has been made.
- I 100% believe that if a child tells you or shows you that some type of abuse is being done to them at home you should speak to CPS or the police, never just brush off what the child is telling you because you may think the child is lying because if something bad happens to the child and the police finds out that the child told you and you as the adult didn't take appropriate action to prevent the abuse furthermore you are in world full of trouble.
