CREDO OF THE CSPCC
Recognizing that the capacity to give and receive trust, affection and empathy is fundamental to being human, and...
Knowing that all of us suffer the consequences when children are raised in a way that makes them affectionless and violent, and...
Realizing that for the first time in History we have definite knowledge that these qualities are determined by the way the child is cared for in the very early years...
WE BELIEVE THAT:
The necessity that every new human being develop the capacity for trust, affection and empathy dictates that potential parents re-order their priorities with this in mind.
Most parents are willing and able to provide their children with necessary loving and empathic care, given support from others, appropriate understanding of the task and the conviction of its absolute importance.
It is unutterably cruel to permanently maim a human being by failing to provide this quality of care during the first three years of life.
THERE IS AN URGENCY THEREFORE TO:
Re-evaluate all our institutions, traditions
and beliefs from this perspective.
Oppose and weaken all forces which undermine the desire or ability of parents to successfully carry out a task which ultimately affects us all.
Support and strengthen all aspects of family and community life which assist parents to meet their obligation to each new member of the human race.