tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700781474735053065.post471413270669772870..comments2021-06-10T10:01:33.253-07:00Comments on The Preschool Test: Discipline QuestionJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315829092172760748noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700781474735053065.post-58761647428896535912010-04-16T19:29:13.540-07:002010-04-16T19:29:13.540-07:00You're right there with me. Discipline doesn&...You're right there with me. Discipline doesn't change just because you understand the background behind it. There are teachable moments and consequences (good and bad) for our actions and those need to be consistent. <br /><br />I think knowing the background helps a teacher maintain his/her patience a bit but it should not change how they react in a situation. Certain behaviors are unacceptable whether or not your home life sucks those behaviors are STILL unacceptable and we must be consistent with them.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315829092172760748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700781474735053065.post-24476342140424184312010-04-16T14:23:09.821-07:002010-04-16T14:23:09.821-07:00Children act out for many reasons, some we will ne...Children act out for many reasons, some we will never understand and some we look do them no favors by giving them favor for it.<br />As teachers we have to address unacceptable behavior that is displayed in front of other children. What type of message would it send if it was she was excused because she is of a broken home? And knowing how 'smart' young children think:<br />*Is she special?<br />*Is she different?<br />*What is a divorce/broken home, anyway?<br />*Why does she have all the fun? I want a divorce, too.<br /><br />You see where this is going, Jenni. You're right. The other teacher did handle it beautifully. It is good to know a child's background, but it is my feeling that a professional balances that discipline with wisdom and love....not just for a teachable momement for this girl, but for all the children as well.Barbra The Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05865022092066354784noreply@blogger.com