Ch 8: Working with families on guidance issues
According to the research of Janice Hale and Lonnie Snowden, discipline in many African American families depends on what?
An external locus of control and an extensive network of adults
which of the following is true about time/out?
Depending on the adult approach, it can be considered punishing or an opportunity for an adult to be a helper to the child
Merlin scribbled on the rug with a marker. A logical consequence for him might include
Merlin must clean the markers off of the rug
Which of the following are preventative measures for guiding behavior?
allow the environment to provide the limits
In the story about Carla and Cody, characteristics of parents who abuse their children include which of the following?
being isolated and having unrealistic expectations of their children
Guidelines for disciplining young children include which of the following?
building good relationships
Approaches to discipline relate to different ideas about authority and how children should relate to authority. When authority figures behave in ways that aren't familiar to children what is the effect?
children are confused and may keep testing limits
All but one of the following is a list of the dangers of demanding children to be obedient. Which one does not belong?
children learn to speak up and defend themselves
What is the most important difference between consequences and punishment?
consequences are a result of the child's action
Which of the following is true of the consequences approach to discipline?
it involves choices
which of the following best exemplifies physical punishment (spanking)?
it is likely to make the child fearful or angry, or cause resentment
Why did early childhood experts want to change the word discipline to guidance?
it reflects a more positive approach
Which of the following best describes discipline?
it's the same as guidance
How do natural consequences differ from logical consequences?
natural consequences happen without adult interventions
much of unacceptable behavior needs to be
redirected
What strategies are effective when working with families around guidance and discipline?
set aside judgements
what does the term "self-regulation" mean?
the ability to monitor and manage oneself
How are consequences different from punishment?
they relate directly to the child's actions
A positive goal of discipline would be
to change the behavior
When is it appropriate to ignore a child's behavior?
when its used as an attention getting behavior
