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Report RE: 6th July, Dr.Crabbere's Children Have Rights Day
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RE: 6th July, Dr.Crabbere's Children Have Rights Day - 10-04-09 18:27
by: Karine
Dr Crabtree
I agree that children learn to respond to what they are taught, at the moment we are listening to children which is fantastic. But my concern is that it has gone too far, particularly in ensuring each child is given choices - nearly all the time within our early years settings, primary school and colleges. The reality is often quite stark when they hit the real world and discover that when they work, they have a boss who often calls the shots and their often is no choice - but to do what they have been told.
We are seeing the results of children who have been given so much choice they believe the world owes them. I am saddened by the distructiveness that children are now causing, some as young as 10 and 11 year olds. These are the children who have been bought up with the ethos of of the Mosaic approach (Every child has a voice and should be heard and given choice and tools to do so effectively to support them through life).
Tabloids, media is full of children who no longer can respond to a simple instruction, they do not listen to adults as they believe they are on equal par and do not need to show respect - as they are their own person and no one can tell them what to do.
Dont get me wrong - I want children to be heard, but equally I want children to know that their is a pecking order of authority, that elders should continue to be respected and listened to as well - in essence to ensure their safety and wellbeing and to support them into growing into responsible adults to take this world forward.