Discipline Methods Flashcards
1
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modelling
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-acting in a way that sets a good example, encourages good behaviour
2
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parents as role models (3)
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- children imitate and pretend to be like their parents
- this provides parents the opportunity to help children develop relationships, make decisions, and control their emotions
- parents should model desired behaviour
3
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setting limits (2)
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- limits should be well defined and clearly explained
- it helps children know what’s exactly expected of them
4
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be consistent (3)
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- parents need to be consistent in their expectations
- if a behaviour is allowed one time and another, child becomes confused
- with consistency, a child will else the family’s rules and will most likely respect them
5
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use positive reinforcement (3)
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- encourages desired behaviour, praise them, give them a high five
- it lets them know that their behaviour pleases the parent
- don’t reinforce negative behaviour -> giving in when a child begs, or whines, or throws a temper tantrum
6
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establishing routines (3)
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- helps children know what to expect and helps parents show parental control
- helps children develop self discipline, and knows acceptable behavioural limits
- once children know what is expected of them, they can learn to control their behaviour
7
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training by redirecting
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-guiding a child from one activity to a more acceptable one, changing their focus on something else
8
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training by request (2)
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- a parent can guide a child’s actions by expressing personal desire to give the child a chance to please the parent
- avoid using negative commands or YOU-statements, it will give the child negative feelings of worth
9
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training by punishment (2)
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- the purpose of punishment is to give the child a reason to regret the behaviour, preventing the child from repeating poor behaviour
- do not take something away as punishment it may push the child to keep rebelling until they have nothing left
10
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time out (2)
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- give the child time to think about the behaviour
- 1 min/age
