Do I need consent to observe a child?
Almost always, from a parent or guardian and often from your institution and the setting. Public-space observation may have different rules, and your program will specify. Do not assume, because data collected without consent generally cannot be used.
This comes up on Developmental Psychology Support, where it is answered in the context of the work itself.
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