Positive Guidance & Discipline Punishment

Positive Guidance Positive guidance is based on the belief that any means of child guidance should focus on building up a child’s self control rather than focusing on a behavioral outcome. It is an understanding that it is not our job as parents/caregivers to eliminate conflict, disappointment, and frustration from the lives of our children, but it is rather to teach our children how to appropriately deal with those situations and emotions. We must also realize that a child’s behavior is not really a reflection on us and our abilities, but a reflection of the child’s choices. Is it our position to help children make better choices by helping them build self-control and social behaviors. Positive guidance focuses more on building the child’s control over self than the adult’s control over the child. Summarize Positive guidance in 2 to 3 sentences

Discipline Discipline teaches children self-control. Children learn the benefit of doing what is right. Discipline helps children develop a value system. For example, because of discipline a child speaks and acts honestly. The child knows how to be honest. The child knows why being honest is a correct and wise thing to do. Describe discipline in your own words based on slide

Punishment Punishment controls behavior by using pain or unpleasantness to stop the child who is doing something wrong. Punishment stops bad behavior for the moment. Punishment does not teach the behavior you want. Punishment does not cause good behavior. Punishment stops the unwanted behavior for a short time. Punishment teachers children to avoid being caught. Their behavior is directed toward avoiding punishment. What is the positive of punishment

Posters No Bad Children Only Bad Behavior Hate the Behavior Love the Child Students will make 2 separate posters. Students will work in small groups to discuss what these mean to them.

Why do children misbehave? Positive Guidance & Discipline Why do children misbehave? Students brainstorm top 4 reasons why children misbehave.

Reasons for Misbehavior Stage of Growth: the child is behaving in a normal manner for the stage of growth he/she is in: power, attention, revenge, assumed inadequacy are normal Unfulfilled Needs: The child’s needs are not being met and she/he is acting out in order to try to get his/her needs met.

Reasons for Misbehavior Uncomfortable Environment: The child is uncomfortable in or does not understand his/her environment. Doesn’t know Better: The child has not been taught the concept he/she is dealing with. Students break into groups and act out one reason.

Think-Pair-Share Babysitting/Sibling “Horror Stories”

Positive Guidance Thoughts Discipline: guidance which helps the child learn self-control Consistency is the key to guidance Self-discipline: ability to direct one’s own behavior Attention is a powerful reinforcer to guide children: they often misbehave for attention Respond to aggressive behavior in non-aggressive ways Example: is a very effective way to teach children desired behavior Children may rebel when parents punish rather than discipline

1. POSITIVE ROLE MODEL Types of Guidance Techniques: Children learn from what they see – children are great imitators. *ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THEN WORDS* Demonstrate the behavior you would like to see in children Model respect, honesty, kindness What type of role model are you? How are you a role model at home and in school? What should people do when children misbehave? So …what should people do when children misbehave?

2. Natural and Logical Consequences Types of Guidance Techniques: 2. Natural and Logical Consequences Natural Consequences: occur without interference, child can see the result of their choices Cannot be used if the consequence will cause harm to self, others or property, or too far in the future. What should people do when children misbehave? So …what should people do when children misbehave?

2. Natural and Logical Consequences Types of Guidance Techniques: 2. Natural and Logical Consequences Logical Consequences: should be relevant to the misbehavior To make the punishment fit the crime. Short in duration, not imposed in anger, provide opportunities for children to learn from their behavior

Applying Natural vs. Logical Natural Consequences Sandy rides her bike into the street after she was told not to. What would be a Natural Consequence? What would be a Logical Consequence? Which should Sandy’s mom choose?

Applying Natural vs. Logical Natural Consequences Despite Dad’s urging him to put on his coat, Tommy goes outside into the cold without wearing a coat. The Natural result for Tommy is? Why is this a natural consequence?

3. Positive Statements Clearly states what is expected, then help them get started in terms the child understands When guiding children, phrase all requests in a positive manner – with a verb Talk to children at their eye level when giving directions: give limited number of directions at a time Example: say, “Let’s walk to the blocks,” rather than, “Don’t run to the blocks”

4. Redirection Children up to two years old can be easily distracted Get him to focus on something else. Example: if he is angry at the blocks area, lead him to a different area of the room and introduce a different activity

5. Reverse Attention When a child’s behavior is inappropriate, focus on a child who is displaying the appropriate behavior and make a positive comment Ignoring the negative, reinforcing the positive If the first child changes his behavior, he should be immediately reinforced with a positive statement.

6. Limited Choices Do not give him an unlimited choice unless he can really have what is chosen. Only give choices that are available. Example: “Do you want juice or water for a drink?” rather than, ‘What would you like to drink?”

Use a place where there are no distractions or positive reinforcer 7. Time Out When a child has disobeyed a rule, she will be sent to a predetermined place to distance herself from the problem and gain composure. Explain to child why they are going into time out: When time is finished, explain to child what your expectations are of them and how you want them to behave the next time Should be a last option, limited use.

Discipline vs Punishment Emphasizes what the child should do Is an ongoing process Sets an example to follow Leads to self-control Helps children change Is positive Accepts child’s need to assert self Fosters child’s ability to think Bolsters self-esteem Shapes behavior Emphasizes what the child should not do Is a one-time occurrence Insists on obedience Undermines independence Is an adult release Is negative Makes children behave Thinks for the child Defeats self-esteem Condemns misbehavior

GROUP ACTIVITY What might be a possible reason for the child’s behavior & explain how you could use a positive guidance technique: 2-year- old refuses to get in the bathtub 3-year-old refuses to leave the park 3-year-old is throwing food on the floor 5-year-old does not want to help set the table 6-year-old wants to splash through deep puddles with their new school shoes 4-year old continues to throw toys at another 4-year old.

Each member of group must answer these question in detail in their journals. Why do you think the child is misbehaving? What positive guidance technique(s) are you using? Why are you using this (these) technique (s)? What would be an example of a logical and natural consequence technique to use.

Need to know for Quiz on Positive Guidance 4 Reasons why children misbehave with examples. 4 out of the 6 positive guidance techniques and give examples. Able to tell the difference between a natural and logical consequence Vocabulary words – from Positive Guidance Thoughts and throughout notes /discussions

Behavior Poster On one side – THERE ARE NO BAD CHILDREN ONLY BAD BEHVIOR On other side – HATE THE BEHAVIOR LOVE THE CHILD Create a poster that represents what these statement mean to you.

Index Card HOW ARE YOU GOING TO GET CHILDREN TO LISTEN TO YOU…….. When I grow up I am going to…… When I grow up I am not going to…… Have students write these answers on an exit card or brainstorm the answers w/o looking at notes and give an example of each as a recap.

Positive Guidance 4 Reasons Children Misbehave (SUUD) Positive Guidance Techniques (NLPRRLT) Have students write these answers on an exit card or brainstorm the answers w/o looking at notes and give an example of each as a recap.