Question
Module Six - Recording and Reporting Select the one (1)correct answer. If a child says "I have something to tell you but you must promise to keep it a secret" What is the correct response? ) "OK, I promise I won't tell anyone else" "Wait, I just need to get my manager" "If I'm worried about your safety I may need to get you some help"
Answer
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Zephyr
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Answer
"If I'm worried about your safety I may need to get you some help"
Explanation
When a child indicates they have a secret to tell you, as an adult - potentially in a position of mentorship or authority - your first obligation is to their safety. Secrets from children can be harmless, however there are also times where they can indicate potentially dangerous situations, be that shortly emerging, current, or historical danger. You should maintain an environment that recognizes the child's wish to protect their secrets for the safety needed, which they must be aware of. Other options provided compulsory communication ignoring the possible intrinsic risk of danger and prioritizing other perspectives would ignore potentially imminently addressing the child's welfare. Therefore, the most appropriate way we can react in this scenario is: "If I am concerned about your welfare, I may want to get you some assistance."