The recent rise in terrorism has brought attention on the futures of children and families whose lives are primarily affected. The concern for children has been the focus with UNICEF for over 70 years, centered on ways in which early childhood professionals can help implement peace within children. Since war is an ongoing conflict within war-stricken countries it is important to develop children who are leaders of peace and tolerance within their society. Why focus on children and how will this come about? "The early childhood formative years are as good a time as any to inculcate in children a sense of responsibility and an understanding of outcomes as the basis of effective citizenship" (Ebbeck). A reconstruction of course curriculum must take effect as well as a newfound schema of an early childhood professional. The South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability Framework (SACSA) have already taken consideration of these ideas. The framework is devised based on......
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