Scenario: James and Lucy - Cultural Considerations

[beck94]

Scenario 1
James is 4yrs old and attends the local education and care service Monday to Friday. James has a younger brother Tom who is 2yrs old and stays at home and an older brother Max 10yrs who attends the local school .James has always been a pleasant boy with many friends but recently his behaviour has changed. He is aggressive with all the children including his friends. You have asked his family if they know of any reason why James is behaving this way. They explain that an older cousin Tony has come to stay with them but he loves James and cannot see how this would have a negative effect on his behaviour. Mum who is from Iran and speaks limited English said “money very tight since James’s dad had accident and not work much, so Tony staying to help so she can do night work and try and bring in some more money.”
Today James is at the lunch table when another child accidently spills water over James. James yells at the child and attempts to punch him. You stop James and ask him to get his bag so you can assist him to change into dry clothes whilst another educator ensures the other child is ok. James gets his bag but states very clearly he does not want your help. You respect this but standby near the bathroom to ensure he is safe. As you check to see if James is ok you notice as he pulls his shorts down some large bruising on his thigh.
Scenario 2

Lucy is six months old and attends an education and care service Mon, Wed and Friday. Lucy’s mother is Aboriginal and a night packer at the local shops so dad drops Lucy off and mum picks her up. They live in a community where police often visit due to frequency of violence. It is Monday and Lucy’s father drops her off. Lucy has just started to sit up whilst aided with soft pillows around her. You attempt to sit Lucy down but she screams and puts her hands up for you. Lucy’s father tells you she has been like this all morning and he has had enough and needs to get to work and he leaves.
You decide to check Lucy’s nappy when you notice the nappy is soaked through; she has a nappy rash that has resulted in her bottom bleeding and a large red hand print at the top of her leg. Lucy is screaming as you attempt to place a clean nappy on her. You gently place nappy cream on her bottom as permission has been granted on the enrolment form and pick Lucy up to console her.



8. Looking at the approval learning framework for your state, explain how you would use the outcomes to provide ongoing support and learning for James and Lucy.
• Outcome 1: Children feel safe, secure, and supported
 For the child to build a secure attachments with one and then more familiar educators. This can be achieved by attending to the child’s needs and want and supporting them through their learning.
• Outcome 3: Children become strong in their social and emotional welling
 For the staff to talk with the children about their emotions and responses to events with a view to supporting their understanding of emotional regulation and self-control

9. What cultural considerations will you need to consider in relation to James and Lucy?

Am i on the right track with question 8?
and i am unsure about question 9? will it be providing families with tranisitor, provide information in a lanuage that the client will understand, being aware of their own cultural values and beliefs

[Lorina]

Yes, you're on the right track with your response! Here is some further information I added on this scenario in the following topics:


James, Max and Tom
Cultural Considerations Of Aboriginal Families

Hope this helps,

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Lorina