Developing Responsibility And Self Management In Young Children: Goals Of Positive Behavior Management Novella J. Ruffin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Child Development, Virginia State University, Virginia Dept. of Education Licensed School Psychologist and NCSP Child care providers who are good facilitators of the social development of young children also understand the relationship between child care curriculum, care giver demeanor, and discipline in promoting responsibility and a sense of community among young children. however, the effective guidance of young children requires a patient and nurturing care giver who understands the tasks of children at various ages, is aware that normal young children are naturally curious, active and impulsive, and recognizes that the main goals of positive management are to assist children to develop responsibility, to learn and develop skills to control themselves, and to take responsibility for their own behavior. What Are The Main Goals Of Behavior Management? An issue of overwhelming concern among child care givers/providers is that of managing acting out and disruptive behaviors in children. This issue becomes more difficult when the child’s behavior is seen in a group setting and when the care giver is challenged to respond to behavior concerns of more than one child. One of the most challenging roles of care givers of small children is to help guide their behavior. This can be achieved by demonstrating respect, kindness, and persistence when interacting with young children. All children display undesirable behavior at some time. The ability to manage young children’s behavior in a positive manner is often challenging and complex; The skill to positively manage young children often requires that care givers/providers make some important shifts in their thinking about managing children. Some of these shifts in thinking and practice are: • Set long term goals for the children in our care beyond the short term goal of keeping peace - Long term goals of helping children to develop responsibility for • Recognize that a change in a child’s behavior usually occurs when there is a change in the care giver/provider’s behavior -YOU WILL LOSE AND SO WILL THE CHILD. their own behavior. or practice. • Avoid engaging in power plays, struggles with children
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