- What specific section(s) or information seemed particularly relevant to your current professional development? This organization is really touching because it stated that over 90 % of children have biological parents who cannot support them. This hits close to home because my students are going through some of the same things. They have parents for whatever who aren't taking care of them and some are living with grandparents, foster parents, or other relatives. The benefits of government assistance is really another deciding factor in most of my students survival.
- Which ideas/statements/resources, either on the website or in an e-newsletter, did you find controversial or made you think about an issue in new ways? I didn't see anything to change my perception of this organzation other than the fact that they have such powerful supporters.
- What information does the website or the e-newsletter contain that adds to your understanding of how economists, neuroscientists, or politicians support the early childhood field? This website names a few world famouse personalities such as Angelina Jolie, the Dalia Lama, Nelson Mandela, and Anna Netrebko as contributing friends and supporters. They are helpful by spending time with the children, supporting the organization, giving donations, and in some cases helping the children to find homes.
- What other new insights about issues and trends in the early childhood field did you gain from exploring the website or e-newsletter? I was sort of shocked because I didn't know that so many major people played a role in helping this organization. It was really good to see that they are helping because sometimes when I watch television I think that those are paid infomercials.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
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I enjoyed reading your responce and the set up of the pictures. You are right about how many parents are not taking care of their children like they should. Organizations like this one needs to stay around and have the funding available to help the families. Children should not be punished for their parents actions.
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ReplyDeleteIt's good to know that so many famous people are taking action and helping the most vulnerable.This is an issue that effects all of us and we must not look away. I loved your blog with all the pictures very nice.
Terrance,
ReplyDeleteI agree the internet provides a wealth of resources. The site that you are discussing seems very interesting. If you can, please post the name and site address. Thank you, Debra.
Terrance,
ReplyDeleteI did not know so many children are in such a situation. But I have become very interested in the organization and I believe that early childhood professionals should be familiar with the issues of children who can't get supports from biological parents. Thank you for sharing!
It is sad and unfortunate that so many children are not being cared for by their biological parents. I understand that there may be circumstances where it is just not possible but for those who are choosing not to have no idea the negative impact they are having on their children. At the center I work we have children that are being cared for by their grandparents and in one instance the brother and sister have been split between the grandparents. We also have sisters who are being raised by their Aunt, as unfortunate as it is, it does seem to be more common.
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