“Strengthening Filipino Responses in the Homes, Schools and
Communities”A Trainers Manual on Positive Approach to Child Discipline
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY IN ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS
“ The State shall defend the rights of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection from all
forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to their
development.”
WHY Positive Approach to Child Discipline?
WHAT is Corporal Punishment vs. Positive Discipline?
HOW Positive Approach to Child Discipline be the practice in Schools
Is any punishment in which physical, non physical force and other forms are/is used intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light.
Forms: Physical and non-physical forms of
punishment
Hitting, ‘smacking’, ‘slapping’, ‘spanking’ children, with the hand or with
an implement – a whip Stick belt, shoe, wooden spoon hanger
But it can also involve, for example, Kicking shaking or throwing children Scratching Pinching Biting pulling hair forcing children to stay in uncomfortable
positions, Burning forced ingestion
Includes: ◦ Belittles◦ Humiliates◦ Denigrates◦ Scolding ◦ Scapegoats◦ Threatens◦ Scares or◦ Ridicules the child.
Creates fear in the child. Engenders feelings of confusion, resentment
and anger. Lowers the child’s self esteem. Engenders a more external locus of control. Hinders a strong potential for escalation. Trains a child to use violence. Perpetuates the
cycle of violence within families Is associated with more behavioral problems. Adversely affects the child’s cognitive
functioning. Stunts internalization of moral values and
capacity for empathy.Dr. Violeta Bautista, a clinical psychologist
The discipline act is not commensurate to the offense committed
by the child;used frequently and without valid reason;not appropriate to the age, gender, physical
and mental state of the child.done due to impulsive anger with the
purpose of hurting the child; Child sustains physical or non-physical
injuries and is in pain especially the vulnerable parts of the body
If it humiliates the person of the child
does not mean punishment or conflict between parents and child.
it means helping a child learn from mistakes and develop self control. All children need the security that comes with knowing the rules and boundaries of behavior; without these guidelines they feel at a loss.
Requires… Flexibility from the parents, using different strategies to match child’s growth and development.
Dr. Anita Gurian, Child Study Center r. Anita
Building a mutually respectful relationship with students and among students
Consistent:◦ Clear communication◦ Reinforcement of expectations, agreements or
rules Child and Human Rights Based Intended to Safeguard the Rights of
Children STOPS, LOOKS, LISTENS
is a response that is directed at the individual.
It represents a desire of one person to hurt another; and it is an expression of hostility rather than corrective love.
Is directed at the objectionable behavior, and the child will accept its consequence without resentment.
Punishment
Child Rights Principles Pedagogical Principles
Setting long-term goals
Child Rights Principles Pedagogical Principles
Child Rights Principles Pedagogical PrinciplesProviding Warmth Providing Structure
Understanding Child Development
Providing Warmth Providing Structure
Recognizing Individual Differences
Problem Solving and Responding with Positive Discipline
Source: “Positive Discipline in Everyday Teaching” by Save the Children
Set Guidelines with clear expectationsEstablish clearly your expectationsExplain the reason for rules
Encourage the child’s independent thinking and negotiation skills
Teach the children about the effects of their action; providing information on how to make a good decision.
Provide unconditional support… will help the child succeed
Stop, look and Listen…
Be fair and flexible
Manage stress …. Control anger
Check the causes of that behavior
Take “time-in” for regular updating and dialogue
Administer discipline in private
Administer discipline firmly, thoroughly and with consistency.
Thank you very much!
I love you all!
_ estee’
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