Behavior & Discipline

At home and in the classroom, structured behavioral techniques and discipline are proven successful. Combined with flexibility that adjusts for a child/teen’s unique needs, flexible structuring is an attitude that focuses on addressing problems instead of bemoaning them.

Addressing Discipline problems

Problems with Impulsivity or acting before thinking

Problems with Changes in Routine

Difficulty Transitioning from one task to another

Trouble making Transitions at School

Problems completing Multiple Step Tasks

Trouble Following Directions

Using a Behavior Chart

Children and teens who are struggling with behavior problems respond well to structured discipline, as outlined in these articles:

• Why Flexibly Structured Discipline Works
• The Power of Positive Attention
• Giving Effective Instructions
• Economics 101: Eight Steps to Better Behavior
• Economics 201: Six Steps to Reducing Unacceptable Behavior
• Time Out!
• Grounding (Teens)
• Problem Solving (Teens) COMING SOON!

When your child or teen is within reasonable reaching distance of the necessary skill set, you can try the flexible structure provided by natural and logical consequences as suggested in the following articles. 

• Natural and Logical Consequences
• Principles for Using Natural and Logical Consequences
• Punishment vs. Natural and Logical Consequences
• A Stepwise Approach to Natural and Logical Consequences

(c) 2000-2012, Monte W. Davenport, Ph.D.