tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post173924489376717676..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: Name CallingTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-43151069022002485772015-05-30T10:57:12.918-07:002015-05-30T10:57:12.918-07:00@anonymous . . . I'm not saying that we let ki...@anonymous . . . I'm not saying that we let kids off the hook with a "but they are just kids." I am saying that our method is to address the behavior without labeling the child. We've found that in almost every case, when adults simply point out the natural consequences of behavior in a calm, informative manner, children are able to make better choices going forward.Teacher Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-39292474215893687912015-05-23T19:01:11.749-07:002015-05-23T19:01:11.749-07:00Hmm, I am not sure I fully agree.
You have a poin...Hmm, I am not sure I fully agree.<br /><br />You have a point, labeling is bad. But I don't see why you should treat adults differently.<br /><br />It's not right to label adults either and condemn them.<br /><br />And the same way, kids might try things out, and play, but it's also important to not just say "but they are just kids".<br /><br />Their behavior hurts other kids and adults, who may equally be damaged by that.<br /><br />So yes, not blame or label them, but gently tell them and educate them that it is not nice behavior.<br /><br />There needs to be a balance. And kids need to respect others, too.<br /><br />It's good to play and take time, but it's not right to let things just go.<br /><br />So it's a balance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-45370111514649253662015-05-22T18:27:45.532-07:002015-05-22T18:27:45.532-07:00A mom of a 6 month old shared this story with me r...A mom of a 6 month old shared this story with me recently: "When I picked my son up from childcare they informed me that he was being a bully and stealing toys from the other children." REALLY???? I told her his behavior should be celebrated!! He is active and exhibiting self-motivation…crawling to get what he wants, reaching up and grasping what he finds interesting. He is social…wanting to touch and engage with the other infants. There is something very askew with caregivers who do not know enough about child development to be able to identify and celebrate the natural progress of infants. And there is a responsibility they have in intervening and assisting infants as they move about and interact.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820479453808262876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-78937817238303479042015-05-22T15:16:30.317-07:002015-05-22T15:16:30.317-07:00Thank you so very much for this. Taking a moment t...Thank you so very much for this. Taking a moment to look at what is happening around any child testing their power is so much more valuable than plastering a label all over them based on adult values. Getting along with people is a journey of learning, one many adults haven't refined all that well themselves.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08711387263388968923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-71845860992653451332015-05-22T08:10:00.426-07:002015-05-22T08:10:00.426-07:00What a wonderful post! I'll be sharing it on B...What a wonderful post! I'll be sharing it on BuildingBoys.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.com