The family has the strongest influence on a child's learning and development, so professionals must consider the family's perspective and experiences with the child. Partnership with parents is crucial to serve the child's interests. The most significant contribution professionals can make is to boost parents' understanding of their child, increase parental confidence, and ensure parents know they are most important to the child. While some parenting duties cannot be delegated, using children's services can be like sharing parenting responsibilities to support the child's development.
