I chose this specialization because many times I have seen little children who needed someone to stand up for them. I felt bad because I didn't know what to do or how to do it. This has happened to me several times and I wanted to be able to be a voice for children. I have three children of my own and I hope that if anything ever happened to me that there would be someone who cared enough for them that they would stand up for them in a situation if they needed it. I want to do everything I can to support all children I come into contact with.
Advocates are essential to the Early Childhood Field because children aren't big enough to speak for themselves. They also are not big enough to know what is best for them. Children need advocates to ensure that their rights are protected and that they are given the best opportunities for success that they can be offered.
My goals for this specialization are:
1. To learn appropriate ways to support children and make sure their rights are respected and protect them from anything that will hinder their development.
2. Recognizing that children are our future, I want to be able to recognize and support all things that contribute to developing their bodies, minds, and spirits.
3. To obtain skills to make me a more informed advocate equipping me to protect children from harm and support positive influences for them.
Susann,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I hope that I can be the voice that young children and families need. Not only do our children need a voice but sometimes even the families need a voice. I remember being a single mother when my children were in Head Start and not having the confidence I have now, it was because someone spoke up for me that I gained more confidence in advocating with my own children. I now hope to pass that one.
Hooray Susann!
ReplyDeleteMe too, I am passionate for what is best for children. I know that children need to be a voice for them and I feel in my heart that I am one of the people chosen to do that. This journey has given me keys to better serve as an advocate.
You have really great goals. I too hope that this degree will put me in a position to advocate for young children and their families. I have witnessed families Andrew their young children in positions where advocacy was needed.
ReplyDeleteSusann,
ReplyDeleteWe are all in this specialization because we want to be the voices for the children and their familes. I believe that children need adults that can speak for them when their voices cannot be heard . I know that this course will equip us in becoming better advocates in our communities.