MY OWN CAPACITY

The area of early childhood I am passionate about is child abuse and neglect. I would like to bring solution to the lives of families and children that have been abused physically, sexually, and emotionally. The children who are most likely abused are those living in poverty, and present stubborn, demanding, inquisitive behavioral patterns.

      I have the ability to recognize issues, situations that cause harm and prevent the optimal development of young children and their families (Kieff, 2009). Families and children from low income and disadvantaged status are always stressed out due to the condition of living they find themselves. Stress can affect the brain development of a child because a prolonged exposure to stress through abuse will impair child’s memory, emotions, and attention to regulations. Stress can be reduced if a child notices the presence of a trusted caregiver. Caregivers need to have access to available resources in order to help them take care of their immediate needs. Partnering with individuals and organizations would help prevent the abuse and neglect of children because with collaboration, families will have more resources to take care of their needs. When children undergo some levels of stress or trauma it affects the normal developmental process that a child needs to grow. Parents, caregivers and teachers have the responsibility of providing the support that children need to develop in the most delicate period of their life. This is an issue that parents need to be aware of in taking care of their children.

      My resources are the information and knowledge I have regarding stress and traumatic related family situations. Emphasis is placed on the need to reduce stress because if unchecked stress will produce negative results and the interpretation of these results constitute child abuse. I have also partnered or networked with other organizations to gain and exchange skills, and knowledge in helping others.