Talking recently to a group of childcare students, I was disappointed in my own reaction when one recalled how she had been questioned about her career choice.
This disappointment stemmed from that fact that the conversation brought so little reaction from me.
I wasn't shocked by what I was hearing because I had heard it before. I've even worked with people who asked me if their son or daughter would ‘be alright’, as they had chosen to study early years.
These stories highlight the power of discourse that all too often creates a veil of doubt and deters future interest in working in the sector. I fear the public discourse of a discontented workforce may only be contributing to this.
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