By: Lia Miller Our daughter is now a preschooler and we are experiencing a “phase” where she frequently doesn't listen and occasionally acts out. For example, she plays soccer after school and wanted to where a “pinny” (practice shirt) while they scrimmaged. Unfortunately, before she could get the pinny, a 4th grade boy grabbed the last one. Instead of just keeping … [Read more...]
Paddling In Texas School Spurs Policy Changes
Texas' Springtown Independent School District holds a policy that states "Corporal punishment shall be administered only by an employee who is the same sex as the student." However, Springtown High School sophomore, Taylor Santos, came home with what appeared to be a "burned and blistered" backside after her male vice principal paddled her. After being suspected of cheating … [Read more...]
“Time Outs†Don't Work In the Hood
By Tiya Cunningham-Sumter My local morning news informs, entertains and recently provided me with a great topic for discussion on BMWK. This week Jo Frost (the Supernanny) was featured. Jo was originally scheduled on the program to create national awareness for EIB (a form of asthma that is common but rarely discussed), and of course the news anchors were not going to let … [Read more...]
Punishment vs Incentives
by Ronnie Tyler School is underway and the kids are settling into their daily routines. By the second week of school, our second grader was getting notes in her daily agenda book. Day 1 it was simply: "Talking". So I reminded her that talking was disruptive and asked her not to do it again. Day 2 it was: "Talkative." So I said 2 notes in one week!! If you bring home … [Read more...]