1. Child Rearing Parenting theories

2. Name of Theory View of Children Basic Methods Calvinism Jean Jacques Rousseau John B. Watson Margart Ribble Dr. B. Spock Modern Permissive Tough Love

3. Calvinism Puritanical – 1600’s – 1800’s View of Children –“Due to original sin – children are born evil” Basic methods of child rearing –Strict discipline –Break their spirit –Beat the evil out of them What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

4. Jean Jacques Rousseau French Philosopher – Social Reformer – Early 1800’s View of Children –“Children are good – society corrupts them.” Basic methods of child rearing –Raise children in a rural house –Isolate them from evil forces What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

5. John B. Watson Author of Psychological Care of Infant and Child – 1928 View of Children –“Regarding children as miniature adults” Basic methods of child rearing –Strict scheduling –Avoid contact except to shake hands –Reject play What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

6. Margart Ribble The Rights of Infants – 1943 View of Children –“Return of children as children” Basic methods of child rearing –Tender loving care What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

7. Dr. B. Spock Baby and Child Care The Problems of Parents View of Children –“Return of children as children Basic methods of child rearing –“Love” –“Limits” –Discipline in raising children must be understood, consistent and reasonable What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

8. Modern Permissive View of Children –“Children on a pedestal” Basic methods of child rearing –Avoid discipline –“Children will out grow it” What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

9. Tough Love What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory?

10. Modern Parenting Techniques

11. Dr. Madison and Kronberg Discipline as a teaching tool Continuum of intervention 1.Positive Reinforcement 2.Redirecting a child’s attention away from the activity contributing to the misbehavior 3.Verbal warnings 4.Disciplinary action/consequences for the misappropriate behavior