A family asks you to put their baby to sleep on her stomach during naptime. Someone requests that you award her preschool child a sticker every time he finishes everything on his lunch plate. Someone has criticized the traditional holiday celebration. It is going to be another challenging day. How do you navigate these situations?

As administrators and leaders, our professional skills are challenged on a daily basis. Some of these challenges are guided by regulations or administrative policies and procedures. This article will define ethical dilemmas, offer some examples of ethical dilemmas in practice, and provide additional resources for educators.