Teaching Children What Consequences Are

By Pat Baker

Rick is 10. He has been scolded for hitting other children at school. His parents have spoken to him about it and so has the principal. He does it when boys say things to him that hurt his feelings and make him angry.

He has had three warnings and has now done it again. His principal has suspended him from school for 2 days this time.

One of his parents is now going to have to take the day off from work to stay home with him. His parents are very upset but feel like they do not really know what is going on at school on a daily basis. They believe that other children are provoking him when he tells them this, but they know that using physical violence is not the answer.