Code Of Ethics Case Study: Can I Keep This Child

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Daisy McDougald

EDU 119-01

Code of Ethics

Case Study-“Can I Keep This Child?” Eric is a large and extremely aggressive 4-year-old, who often frightens and hurts other children. His teacher Rose has repeatedly discussed his behavior with the center director, who is sympathetic but has been unable to help. Eric’s parent’s listened, but because they feel his behavior is typical for boys his age they won’t seek counseling. A preschool specialist from the Department of Mental Health has observed the child but provided no recommendations that have helped. Eric terrorizes other children, and their parents are starting to complain to Rose. She is

The number one priority in a class is to ensure all children are safe. Allowing such behavior to continue could lead to so many negative outcomes. One of the children could possibly get hurt by Eric. The teacher out of frustration could possibly hurt Eric while trying to protect another child from one of his tantrums. According to the Code of Ethical Conduct under Section 1: Ethical Responsibilities to Children in bullet 1-1.5 in states that we are to create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster the child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and that respects their dignity and contributions. By not maintaining safety we violate this code of ethic. As a team we have failed Eric and the children. P

You also have responsibilities to the parents of the other children. They feel their child’s safety is at risk and have made their feelings known. When making a decision in this very uncomfortable situation you have to consider that you are not the director and be careful to not over step those respectable boundaries. You should consider the condition of the child because his situation has a lot of unknowns. His well-being should be the top priority through the process.

You have to consider the parents. While you are trained to see the development barriers and recognize them, as parents they only see their baby. Continuously bringing up concerns or making suggestions could come off a little offensive. You should consider the condition of the child because his situation has a lot of unknowns. His well-being should be the top priority through the process. Most importantly, the child is aggressive and that is a sign that there is a bigger unknown issue. You have to handle the child with care and