Ethical Response

Your scenario response should include a/an:

1. Description of the dilemma
2. Explanation as to why it is an ethical issue
3. Description of both sides of the conflict/issue.
4. Identification of what is, in your opinion, the best possible solution.
5. Explanation as to why this is the best solution based on the Code.
6. Prediction of the possible outcomes based on your solution.
7. Description of how you might respond to the possible outcomes.

SCENARIO 1: Infant/Toddler (Birth to 35 months)

A toddler in your program has been bitten by another child while fighting over the blocks in the block play area. You comfort the child who was bitten with a cold compress, and the child who bit was redirected and reminded that biting hurts his friends. The two children are kept separate during free playtime. When the mother arrives to pick up the child who was bitten, you explain the incident, provide her with the appropriate accident/incident report, and what you did to both comfort/treat her child and what was done to prevent further incidents. The mother becomes very angry and demands that you give her the name of the child who bit so she can contact the parents.

Be sure to support your decisions with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.