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It is common for a child to adopt the beliefs and ideas of their parents as their own. This is why it is so important to be able to understand and discuss a child’s family and their unique beliefs as opposed to your own. A child will be able to more closely identify with you as a teacher if you can relate with their family’s beliefs and diversity; to discuss your own diversity and beliefs as if they are superior or the norm is misleading for your students. All beliefs, customs, and aspects of diversity are equal and should be both respected and discussed. Straying from “the norms” in a classroom will benefit your class as a whole.

[melverston]

Families are the primary educators of their children from birth. They are crucial in helping their child develop their brain starting from when they are an infant. Young children need to be socialized and engaged with from before they have teachers at a school or daycare center. . How can childcare providers support families in this role?It is important to acknowledge that parents play a large role in educating their children. It is also important to let them know where their student is needing extra attention in their development so that the parents can help. Why is supporting families so important?Often teachers forget how important families are to their students development. If you work with the parents you can better care for your students.