Reference no: EM133602974
Question: An example of an ethical dilemma is the case of the mother Leanne who asks a teacher not to let her pre-school child Leo nap at school because when he sleeps in the afternoon, he has a hard time falling asleep at night.
The early childhood educator may conclude that it is morally right to allow a child who needs a nap to nap, but it is also right to keep the child from napping to help a busy mother keep the child on schedule.
ANALYZING THE DILEMMA
• Identify the conflicting responsibilities.
• Brainstorm possible resolutions.
• Consider ethical finesse finding a way to meet everyone's needs without having to make a difficult decision.
• Look for guidance in the Code. Carefully review the principles that apply to responsibilities to children and families.
• Based on your review of the Code and using your best professional judgment, describe what you think is the most ethically defensible course of action in this situation.
RESOLVING THE ISSUE
When you have finished deliberating on this case and have decided on the best course of action, send an email to Leo's mother Leanne that includes
• your recommendation
• a brief explanation of how you used the Code to reach this decision.