Not be afraid to ask and to open up. Sometimes it takes time, but a simple question can lead to a conversation, that will in return provide you with all the help you need.
* I migrated to the United States, and like most diverse families, I felt left out, stupid at times, and lost. It is simply because of culture, values, and moral differences. I felt ashame to ask, as I thought people will think I am stupid, which is not the case. I made things up in my mind that made me not feel comfortable not to open up. As I finally had no choice, I asked, and that led me to a whole new level of knowledge and understanding. One hope for early childhood professionals with diverse families....
Do not begin to judge other families for what they do and who they are, and to never give up on hope that they do not care.
* Sometimes it takes a person to change another's life, and sometimes it takes time for others to realize the help they need. As an early childhood professionals, we will encounter so many different types of families, those who care and those who do not. We need to encourage and motivate them to be active in their children's education, and to understand the importance of helping their child. It may take time, and sometimes it may not be you who changed the person's life, but at least you never gave up.
Thank you everyone for participating in the discussion and helping me expand my knowledge, understanding and perspective. I wish everyone good luck with your journey through early childhood, and hope to hear from you with other EDUC courses.
HI, Thank you for your post and for all your feedback on mine. I think that when we are all approached with unfamiliar situations we feel stupid or out of place. Questions lead to interaction and potential solutions. Best of luck to you in your future education.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post. I really like the picture quotes you added to your blog post. We,as early childhood educators, should never be afraid to open up to our children and their families and should never be afraid to ask questions. The families are the ones who know their children the best. We should also never judge or show bias towards anyone, especially to people of diverse cultural backgrounds. I wish you luck in your future endeavors. It was a pleasure being in class with you. Thank you.
Jennifer