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Report RE: Jehovah Witness Beliefs
Original Post
RE: Jehovah Witness Beliefs - 26-06-08 21:06
by: Curly
Chris Roblett needs to understand that parents adhering to religious beliefs is not about a 'personal desire' or whim, it is a fundermental human right. The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child Article 14 says a child has a right to practise their religion and parents have the right to decide how to guide their child. This is international law.
So to be an inclusive setting, reasonable adjustments should be made to ensure a families' religious beliefs are respected and a child is not expected to do something against their conscience.
Of course it maybe unavoidable that a child may 'go home singing, We wish you a merry Christmas'. If a child doesn't hear it at nursery then s/he will learn it in the supermarket. However settings have a responsibility to promote a child's individuality and meet their needs. How each setting does this should be agreed between parent and professional.