Why is confidentiality important when working with children?

Question

Why is confidentiality important when working with children?

Answer 1

If by children you mean people throughout the age of 18 it's because they like to keep secrets and not have them said to anyone, they like feeling trust in atleast one person in their lives.

Answer 2

For the same reason why it is important with adults. To protect their rights to privacy, their identity, ect.

Answer 3

Confidentiality and personal privacy needs to be protected...

It's essential that any discussions or comments regarding students or family issues are not voiced in the presence of children or parents. Anything that concerns a child, parent, or staff member -- should stay in the center, school, or program.

Children don't want gossip spreading about themselves...nor do parents want gossip going on about their child, themselves, or home life. Would you?

Think about the self-esteem and feelings of the child and parents...

Sadly,  adults often aren't careful in what they say. Nearby youth and other adults can often  hear what should only be shared with those involved.

Answer 4

Because children form their opinions that last into adulthood at an early age. They learn to trust and if that trust is broken I think it sets a bad pattern for life. I think children are a lot more forgiving than adults, but trust is hard to re-gain whether you are a child or an adult.

Answer 5

If certain information became public it could harm them for the rest of their lives. Children cant protect themselves so we must be extremely careful to not violate their trust and rights.