Sometimes a family expresses a strong preference or acts in a way that you feel conflicts with what's best for the child and consistent with developmentally appropriate practice. When this happens, you should take the opportunity to find out more about the other person's perspective. The preliminary conversation may bring to light some cultural differences,and you may feel out of your depth. But also know that the family may feel lost or confused by the differences in how you view children. what you need to keep in mind when you encounter cultural differences is this: when a family behavior or preference seems to be at odds with developmentally appropriate practice, do not jump to negative judgments. Here's a true story that illustrates the point: