The NAEYC Code of Ethics

NAEYC code of ethics ideals most meaningful to me are:
1-2.1 - To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and stay informed through continuing education and training.
In order to achieve my goals as an early childhood professional, it is necessary that I continue my studies and once this is done I must stay abreast through various means in addition to education courses.
I-1.10 - To ensure that each child's culture, language, ethnicity, and family structure are recognizes and valued in the program.
The early childhood professional has to be able to work with children and families of diverse backgrounds. Being sensitive to all family structures and children is a most necessary code of ethics.

I-2.7 - To share information about each child's education and development with families and to help them understand and appreciate the current knowledge base of the early childhood profession.
The informed student, teacher or parent is better able to make the best decisions when knowledgeable of  the field of early childhood education. This to necessary for the teacher, student as as well as the parent.

P-1.8 - We shall be familiar with risk factors for and symptoms of child abuse and neglect, including physical, sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse and physical, emotional, educational, and medical neglect. We shall know and follow state laws and community procedures that protect children against abuse and neglect.

I expect that my early childhood career will be impacted at some point by this principal.