How Do I Discipline My Sensitive Gifted Child? Presented by Dr. Agnes Meyo and Dr. Dan Peters 711 Old Ballas Rd #212 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-780-0206.

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How Do I Discipline My Sensitive Gifted Child? Presented by Dr. Agnes Meyo and Dr. Dan Peters 711 Old Ballas Rd #212 Creve Coeur, MO

Outline What is Discipline? Why are the Gifted Noncompliant? How Do the Gifted Demonstrate Noncompliance? What are Some Potential Problems? What are Some Disciplinary Approaches? What Three Questions Should You Ask Yourself? Which Strategies Work Best for the Gifted? Summary

What is Discipline? Discipline involves strategies for helping children develop their own internal: self-control self-respect decision-making skills impulse control self-awareness sense of responsibility NOT to just enforce compliance.

Why are the Gifted Noncompliant? They may crave: Responsibility Independence Meaning Sense/logic Competence Separation/individuation Validation Acceptance

How Do the Gifted Demonstrate Their Noncompliance? Disrupt the flow Test the limits Cry/whine/fuss Ignore you Walk/run away Damage property Verbally/physically attack Do the opposite Drugs/alcohol/sex

What are Some Potential Problems? Disciplining the way you were disciplined Dispensing discipline when angry Focus on what not to do rather than on what to do Inconsistent limits and consequences Parents who disagree on discipline Unrealistic expectations for performance Fear losing your child’s love

What are Some Disciplinary Approaches? PhysicalVerbal SpankingThreats SlammingRidicule Damaging propertyYelling Shoving Sarcasm

How effective is this method of discipline in the long run? What will it do to my relationship with my child? What will be the effects on my child’s self- esteem? What Three Questions Should You Ask Yourself?

Which Strategies Work Best for the Gifted? 1. Set Limits. Focus on safety and security. Establish as few as possible. Clarify and post them.

Which Strategies Work Best for the Gifted? 2. Develop Rules as a Family. Invite input from all. Identify roles: parent, child… Differentiate expectations. Agree on rules.

Wh ich Strategies Work Best for the Gifted? 3. Collaborate on Outcomes. Identify natural consequences. Find logical consequences. Strive for predictability. Predetermine imposed consequences. Discuss rationale.

Which Strategies Work Best for the Gifted? 4. Implement Techniques. Praise wanted behavior. Ignore unwanted behavior. Administer consequences for intolerable behavior. Follow through immediately. Role-model desirable behavior.

Which Strategies Work Best for the Gifted? Tips: Exert your own self-control. Acknowledge their feelings. Ask them what they needed/wanted. Pick your battles. Avoid asking, “Did you…? Use behavior chart for progress/rewards. Support the other parent. Convey trust in their decision-making.

Summary Gifted children can be noncompliant. Adults need to teach them self-discipline. There are many different ways to discipline the gifted, but some ways work better than others. It helps to set limits, develop rules as a family, collaborate on outcomes, and implement strategies. Parenting the gifted is extremely rewarding. They are our future!

Special thanks: Webb, J., Gore, J., Amend, E., & DeVries, A. (2007). A parent’s guide to gifted children. Scottsdale, AZ: Great Potential

Thank you for attending the presentation today. Dr. Agnes Meyo 711 Old Ballas Rd, #212 Creve Coeur, MO