027: Discipline, Punishments, & Consequences
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What to do when children misbehave? Do we need to address that behavior? How do we respond? Do we even need to respond? Yes, we do need to respond. It is our responsibility to teach children what can and cannot be done, what is acceptable and what is not. This is the way we teach boundaries and help our children understand how to function among other people, but also what is good for their own development. We explore the difference between punishment & consequences, and which is more effective.
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