Codes of Ethics

We shall demonstrate in our behavior and language respect and appreciation for the unique value and human potential of each child.

• I chose this piece of the ethics because as professionals in early childhood, we should carry ourselves as such. The children are always watching and learning behaviors from us and we should set the example that we want them to be.

We shall honor and respect the diverse backgrounds of our colleagues including such diverse characteristics as sexual orientation, race, national origin, religious beliefs, or other affiliations.

• I chose this piece because we as professionals get stuck at times on the ways that we normally function and behave that we forget that we each bring something new and refreshing to the table and can be assets to each other and grow together,

I-2.6—To acknowledge families’ childrearing values and their right to make decisions for their children and I-2.5—To respect the dignity and preferences of each family and to make an effort to learn about its structure, culture, language, customs, and beliefs

• I chose both of these because as a early childhood professionals, our jobs depend on the children and their families. we must make sure that the needs of the children and their families are being met in our classrooms or we cannot succeed.