10/29/2021
About Discipline
Discipline varies significantly between families. Within your first week discuss with your host parents how they would like you
to correct the children’s behaviour. It is vital you have a clear understanding of boundaries so that you can communicate these to the children – make sure you are CONSISTENT.
Children respond best to positivity so remember to ALWAYS PRAISE, ENCOURAGE and SUPPORT them in every way you can. Sticker charts are a great way of doing this, especially if there are daily tasks the children struggle with.
If you feel you are not managing or coping with a child’s behaviour, make sure you talk to your host parents about this. They know their child best so they can offer suggestions and strategies to help.
If you are not sure, ASK!
You may want to discuss:
• How are the children rewarded? Praise and encouragement is key, discuss using star charts, sweets, toys etc?
• How are the children disciplined? Naughty step, time-out, remove toys?
• Agree on clear boundaries for the childrens’ behaviour – be consistent.
• Discuss, and agree on, the correct approach to unwanted behavior, according to the child’s age and level of understanding.
• What behaviour/incidents do you need to report back to your host parents?
Important
You may want to discuss:
• How are the children rewarded? Praise and encouragement is key, discuss using star charts, sweets, toys etc?
• How are the children disciplined? Naughty step, time-out, remove toys?
• Agree on clear boundaries for the childrens’ behaviour – be consistent.
• Discuss, and agree on, the correct approach to unwanted behavior, according to the child’s age and level of understanding.
• What behaviour/incidents do you need to report back to your host parents?
You should NEVER hit, slap, or shake children in your care. It is ILLEGAL!