A review of traditional views of discipline and why they are often problematic, and inneffective; and then a presentation of research based approaches for treating challenging behaviors

1. POSITIVE DISCIPLINE and CHILDREN Steve Vitto &

3. "...subjection to rule; submissiveness to control; to keep in subjection." It seems there are two schools of thought on what discipline is. One involves helping a person function more effectively in the world, and the other involves keeping a person doing what someone else wants him to do--as in slavery.” B.E. Penel PhD “… rarely have I heard the word discipline used to mean helping a child function more effectively in the world. The usual meaning involves finding ways to make the child do what the parents want him to do…” B.E. Penel PhD HISTORICALLY DISCIPLINE HAS HAD TWO DISTINCT MEANINGS:

6. "My vision is that all children are raised lovingly and non-violently and with discipline that motivates them through love, not through fear.” - Deborah Critzer, Positive Parenting

14. Albert Schweitzer once said: "There are three ways we teach our children. The first is by example; the second is by example; and the third is by example."

16. THE END For More Information on Positive Approaches for challenging behavior Write Steve Vitto at [email_address] Or send for Steve’s Book, In Search of a Heart, Creating Caring, Conscience, and Character in All Kid (A text in using positive a relationship driven approaches for all children), Copyright, 2007 This 450 page text contains researched based methods for implementing positive classroom management strategies and treating children with severe behavior challenges (Cost: $30.00) A 2007 PBS PROJECT