Option 2:Imagine that you possess the means and the knowledge to conduct research studies about any topic in the early childhood field. Imagine further that you are not restricted by the reality of the present. Imagine that your study will make a major positive contribution to the well-being of children and/or their families. What topic would you choose? What can you imagine the positive contribution(s) would be?
I would choose the topic of childhood cancer. Unfortunately, for some children the battle with cancer doesn't end in the word "remission" or "cure", but in death.For a parent, watching their child grow and move forward through developmental milestones such as learning to sit, to crawl, to take the first tottering step are all joyful events! Imagine how frightening it would be to watch your child suddenly seem to grow backwards.If I could cure childhood cancer it would give so many children the opportunities to live their lives to fullest potential that this crippling disease otherwise prevents.
Megan, your post is very noble and nice. You are right I don't know of one parent who wouldn't want to watch their child reach their fullest potential.
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