The topic I have chosen for my research simulation is on
early childhood behavior issues and positive discipline. This topic seems to be
one that continues to be a challenge for parents as well as myself to assist
parents in understanding and implementing positive discipline. While I have a
vast understanding of this topic, I feel as though I am always left questioning
what more I can offer to parents and the interactions with their young
children. Another reason for choosing this topic is because I often hear
parents talking about the ways their parents and grandparents raised them with spanking,
hitting, etc. and that they turned out fine. I am interested in researching
other ways to broach this topic with parents and help them to understand the
unintended consequences of some discipline measures. Also, behavior issues are
often part of discipline problems, so I would like more information on behavior
issues so I may present this information to parents in way they can fully
understand.
The research chart will be very useful to break down
information and help me to tackle the information in steps. I am open to any
insights or sources that others have on this topic. One of the best resources
for more information is through learning from others.
This is a very interesting choice. I can't wait to see what you find. I have a two year old and my older relatives are often saying that I don't spank my child enough or if I spanked him more, he wouldn't act the way he did. I have a hard time with this because I honestly do not think that is the answer for ALL children. You're right though-I am one that says I got spankings and came out fine but I truly think this generation of kids is a little different from when I was younger. With this new age of the internet and social media, children are a bit wiser and knowledgeable and spankings may not always be the answer.
ReplyDeleteI had a conversation with a parent a few weeks ago about prosocial strategies for negotiating conflict between preschool children. The parent was of the opinion that his child should hit first and ask questions later if she perceived another child was hurting her. It is a delicate conversation that had to focus on the philosophy of center and how that guides the way we expect children to resolve situations in classroom. I encouraged the parent to empower his daughter with responsive vocabulary to let others know how she was feeling and what she wanted or needed, including firmly asking classmates to move away if they were invading their space. I reassured the parent that the teachers would role play situations and help her develop words to use. I have had to make extra efforts with parent to build a trusting and respectful relationship, so he feels valued, but can hopefully experience the value of peaceful problem-solving.
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