Should childcare staff 'love' the youngsters in their care?
Monday, January 25, 2016 - 12:00
in Psychology & Sociology
The role of ‘professional love’ in early years settings is being studied by researchers. An anonymous survey explored how early years workers felt about ‘loving’ the children in their care. While the majority of practitioners believe showing affection to the children in their care is important, concerns exist about how others view the appropriateness of their actions