Corporal punishment
Joyce Fetteroll
I think Ren meant to send this to the unschoolingbasics list rather
than back to the NoMoreSpanking list ;-) -- Joyce
===== Ren:
Joyce posted this over at the "No More Spanking" list earlier today
and I thought it was really great...especially in light of all our
discussion on corporal punishment:
===== back to me:
I glanced at the most recent newsletter from the Natural Child Project
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturalchildproject/)
and right there was "Children want their own way... like everyone
else!" and I clicked on the link and it went to these really neat
cards. On the page you can click on the picture and get some random
ones to see what they're like:
Your child has years and years to become an adult.
A child at play is a young scientist, learning about the world.
Treausre this time ... children grow up fast!
"There is no reason why we cannot say 'No' to children in just as
kind a way as we say 'Yes'." John Holt
Listen openly to your child's ideas.
Your child may have the solution.
Alternatives to punishment: listening, understanding, compassion,
validation, gentle instruction, and humor.
Gentle guidance is best.
No child was ever spoiled by too much love.
Let your child be a child.
Try whispering if your words aren't heard.
Believe in your child's good intentions.
Children reflect the treatment they receive.
Look past the behavior ... What is your child feeling?
There are 100 of them for $15. Really cool.
PARENTING CARD OF THE MONTH:
"Children want their own way... like everyone else!"
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find themselves baffled by challenging situations with their children.
An inspiring and useful gift for any parent or parent-to-be!
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Joyce
than back to the NoMoreSpanking list ;-) -- Joyce
===== Ren:
Joyce posted this over at the "No More Spanking" list earlier today
and I thought it was really great...especially in light of all our
discussion on corporal punishment:
===== back to me:
I glanced at the most recent newsletter from the Natural Child Project
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturalchildproject/)
and right there was "Children want their own way... like everyone
else!" and I clicked on the link and it went to these really neat
cards. On the page you can click on the picture and get some random
ones to see what they're like:
Your child has years and years to become an adult.
A child at play is a young scientist, learning about the world.
Treausre this time ... children grow up fast!
"There is no reason why we cannot say 'No' to children in just as
kind a way as we say 'Yes'." John Holt
Listen openly to your child's ideas.
Your child may have the solution.
Alternatives to punishment: listening, understanding, compassion,
validation, gentle instruction, and humor.
Gentle guidance is best.
No child was ever spoiled by too much love.
Let your child be a child.
Try whispering if your words aren't heard.
Believe in your child's good intentions.
Children reflect the treatment they receive.
Look past the behavior ... What is your child feeling?
There are 100 of them for $15. Really cool.
PARENTING CARD OF THE MONTH:
"Children want their own way... like everyone else!"
Our unique Parenting Cards provide instant suggestions for parents who
find themselves baffled by challenging situations with their children.
An inspiring and useful gift for any parent or parent-to-be!
Draw a random card for today's reminder:
http://www.naturalchild.org/parenting_cards/
Joyce
Ren Allen
"I think Ren meant to send this to the unschoolingbasics list rather
than back to the NoMoreSpanking list ;-) -- Joyce"
BIG oops!! Thanks Joyce.
Ren
than back to the NoMoreSpanking list ;-) -- Joyce"
BIG oops!! Thanks Joyce.
Ren