There are times where I do feel that I sometimes communicate differently with individuals of different cultures and groups. I oftentimes narrow down my natural form of communication of my own, as whereas, I am more of considerate of the others I am communicating with.
In my response to those who feel that child care centers should avoid the inclusion of books depicting gay or lesbian individuals such as same-sex partnered families, I feel that it is very necessary for children to acknowledge of their awareness, and the school is one primary source of educating our children of the the many family cultures there are, other than traditional families. When we blindfold our children to these kinds of diverse cultures, not only are we practicing bias and prejudice, but we we are also setting the mind frame that there is a stereotypical mater as to where we are supposed to live by certain guideline, which limits the child to finding themselves and a sense of freedom. As bad we want our children to live in a society where they should feel that everyone is the same, we are only hindering them from what they will grow up to recognize the actual reality.
Another thought and concern regarding children, gender and sexual orientation points to becoming an early childhood professional and having a child in my classroom that transgendered and how to act accordingly for the respect of the child, their family and the children of their class as well. As we all know that early childcare services promise equity in our center, we work to meet the needs to the best of our ability. Reflecting on the media segment and het son wishing to wear skirts to school, (Laureate Education), and actuality making progress to make a change in this policy was a great success, but no one thought to consider the feelings of the students in class. In more serious cases where a child is transgender with the opposite sexual organ in which they portray to be, how can there be any kinds of methods and tactics on helping this child feel comfortable in the school setting, along with the embarrassment of having to be separated during bathroom breaks or even how to properly address them as male or female, or saying he or she. In order to keep confusion in a classroom, I would like to know how any of my colleagues feel that they would possibly handle this matter.
References
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2011). Ability and characteristics, race and ethnicity [DVD]. Diversity, development, and learning. Baltimore, MD: Author.
