Question

What might you do to work with parents to find solutions that meet the needs of children, parents and caregivers when cultural issues or parenting philosophies have caused a potential conflict? For instance, how might you respond if you work in a play-based facility and parents place a strong value on teaching reading and writing or if the facility responds quickly to infant cries and parents believe infants should be allowed to cry and learn to soothe themselves?

Answer 1

Since you are the professional here, I believe that you should talk to the parents and explain to them why your way is the better way. After all, you have studied various schools for dealing with children, and I'm assuming you know what you are doing, whereas the parents often do not. However, if they are not willing to listen to you, you can meet them half way - find a solution that will suit both your and the parent's wishes for the child.