Creating a Safe Environment
I think educational is essential and the presentation of what is wanting to be taught is critical to any effort. We need to navigate through the effort in a way that keeps people receptive to learning. “Some parents even espouse values that are the direct opposite of what the school is trying to teach.” (Likona, 1992). With a barrier like that in place it is hard to take down so that further education is possible. Without proper education for the parents creating a safe environment for the child is near impossible and any efforts will cease to exist.
As a parent I want what is best for my child and at the same time am receptive to anything that may help in that goal. Knowing that there is a grey area in every situation makes it hard to do one thing for every situation. Although biting is bad there are situations in which you need to bite someone and its in that grey area where one can impress upon those resistant to character education in an informative approach to teaching it to them that we want their child to be successful and yet we know our program will not work in all situations but it will help give the child another means to better...
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