How does safeguarding value children's needs?

Answer 1

Safeguarding means protecting. When I protect a child, I have a child's needs foremost in my mind. For example, a mother of a 2-yr old shouldn't take an afternoon nap when her child could find his way out the door, onto the street, or into a pool. All of parenting is based on protecting a child and placing a higher value on their needs than on our own needs.