"A person's a person no matter how small"-Dr. Seuss

           Childbirth is an experience that is universal for women.   The family support and cultural values surrounding childbirth effects how the experience is perceived by the woman during childbirth.   Alda Scopesi and Mirella Zanobini (1997), researched how culture impacts women’s psychophysical reactions in US, German, French, and Italian hospitals.   In the article Childbirth in Different Cultures: Psychophysical Reactions of Women Delivering in US, German, French and Italian Hospitals , it is hypothesized that western societies have shifted from an exclusive female experience to a medicalized process that supports mother’s well-being and satisfaction level during the birthing process (Scopesi, A., & Zanobini, M., 1997).               Through questionnaires and interviews, evidence was gathered to support the hypothesis that woman are more satis...

National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct Section II: Ethical Responsibilities to Families I-2.2: To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.                         Trust is necessary component in the support system of a reciprocal relationship.   There must be trust when partnering with families to be successful together.   As educators, the first goal is to build trust with children and families when introducing ourselves.   We want children and families to have trust in us prior to solving problems and challenges together.   There is a lot of unknown for families in the education system and there must be trust in the resources that are available, and that the resources won’t be misled or fail them.   Trust lets a person know that their partner has their best interest...