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Journal entry 4 Ethical theories Newman and Pollnitz (2005) explains that there are four approaches to develop possible solutions for an ethical dilemma in the early childhood sectors which are rules-based thinking, end-based thinking, care-based thinking, and virtue ethics. In this scenario each role has different perspectives to deal with these approaches. Firstly, rules-based approach will be the most applicable for Jane in this ethical dilemma. When rules-based thinking is considered, regulations and all relevant early childhood documents are taken into account for a solution. Therefore, Jane should examine UNCRC, NSW regulations and EYLF to support her wish. Jane strongly expresses her wish to drink water instead of milk and an educator and her parents should respect her wish and her decision which she chooses water instead of milk. UNCRC Article 12 (OHCHR, 1989) states that children have the right to say for the matter that affect them, and adults should have children’s opinion taken into account. NSW Government (2011) adopts that children should be encouraged to express themselves and their right and dignity should be supported (Reg. 155). Again, in this document Jane has a right to say what she wants, and her right must be respected by an educator and her parents. According to the
EYLF (DEEWR, 2009, LO 3.1), educators must respect what children have decided
. All these documents shows that Jane has a right to say what she wants to drink, and her parents should not ignore her opinion. Secondly, Jane’s parents might think rules-based approach would be the best for their ethical dilemma. Jane’s parents might believe that milk is the best nutritional option for their daughter. Therefore, they force Jane to drink milk and request Kristen to encourage Jane to drink milk
. As rules-based thinking must consider regulations and policies to develop
a solution for an ethical dilemma, Jane’s parents need to take relevant early childhood documents into account
. Firstly, UNCRC (OHCHR, 1989, Art. 18) suggests that the parents should consider what is the best for their children. Parents are the most important role for children’s wellbeing. Therefore, Jane’s parents have a right to decide what is the best thing for Jane. The NQS (ACECQA, 2009, QA. 6.1.2) states that family’s decision that is made for
their children should be respected. Kristen should respect Jane’s parents’ decision and she should support their request. Educator: Kristen might put care-based approach in the highest rank as educators first priority should be considering the children’s wellbeing. There are NQS, EYLF and Code of Ethics supporting this care-based thinking for Kristen’s dilemma. Firstly, the NQS (ACECQA, 2009, QA. 2.1.3) suggests that children’s healthy eating should be encouraged and promoted. Secondly, the EYLF (DEEWR, 2009) also states that educator should respect children’s personal decision making. Thirdly, the Code of Ethics (ECA, 2019) in relation to children states that educators should work for the best benefit of children. Jane strongly shows her preference towards water instead of milk. Therefore, Kristen should support Jane’s decision as it is best practice to support Jane’s physical and emotional needs. Although Kristen must keep good relationships with the child, the parents and the centre management, her first priority must be Jane’s wellbeing according to this approach and then
she should consider those relationships next. As the child and the parents’ wish are collide from this scenario, she will need to find ways to satisfy both parties.
Reference
Australian Childhood Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). (2018). National quality standard
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-07/RevisedNQSHandoutA4.pdf
Early Childhood Australia (ECA). (2019). The Code of Ethics. http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ECA-COE-
Brochure-web-2019.pdf
Newman, L., & Pollnitz, L. (2005). Understanding Ethics. In Working with children and families: Professional, legal and ethical issues
. Pearson Education. https://doms.csu.edu.au/csu/file/c5f8db7e-9976-406c-bf78-837bd424fedc/1/
newman-l.pdf
NSW Government. (2011). Education and Care Service National Regulations. https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2011-0653
Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR). (1989). United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. https://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CRC.aspx
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). (2009). Belonging, being and becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-02/belonging_being_and_becomi
ng_the_early_years_learning_framework_for_australia.pdf
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