To be honest gentle parenting is not a real framework or model. There is no group of children a non-existent model without guidelines or principles can be targeted at. In other words, gentle parenting does not exist as a model, therefore it is not for any kids.
Does that mean that we revert to physically and emotionally assaulting children to get compliance and obedience out of fear? No. That is a model based on colonialism and slavery and has had horrible results in our nation: mass incarceration, divorce, and mental health numbers show us that hitting and yelling at children does NOT work.
What is the alternative? Respectful Discipline that has a solid framework, brain-based, and focused on developing life-skills for the long run. That is what Positive Discipline offers! Here are the guidelines -and yes! It works for ALL children.
- Is Kind and Firm at the same time. (Respectful and encouraging)
- Helps children feel a sense of Belonging and Significance. (Connection)
- Is Effective Long-Term. (Punishment works short term, but has negative long-term results.)
- Teaches valuable Social and Life Skills for good character. (Respect, concern for others, problem-solving, accountability, contribution, cooperation)
- Invites children to discover how Capable they are and to use their personal power in constructive ways.
No Punishments. No Rewards. No Violence.
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