I
would explain to the family or parent that caregivers should be judged on their
quality, not their sexual orientation. I
would explain that people are hired for their experience and ability to provide
quality child care services. As a
result, I would encourage them to get to know the child care provider and
observer the person’s behavior around their child. People are often worried about things or
people they do not understand.
Therefore, interacting with the childcare provider can help them to
overcome their bias.
•If you have ever used
or heard homophobic terms such as "fag," "gay,"
"homo," "sissy," "tom boy," or "lesbo"
as an insult by a child toward another child? Or, by an adult toward a child?
Describe what occurred. How might these types of comments influence all
children? (Note: if you have not had a personal experience, ask a family
member, friend, or colleague)
Children
are affected by their environment and the language they are exposed to. Racism and sexism are promoted through social
values and social interactions. As a
result, I would stop a person using homophobic terms and explain that it is not
polite. I would further inform them that
we are all different and no one wants to be called derogatory names. I would also teach children to respect diversity
and not judge people based on their social identities.
