HD 1004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Coparenting, Positive Discipline, Physical Abuse
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In early childhood children are still developing their understanding of themselves as individuals. Authoritarian internalizing and externalizing problems with kids (more internalizing) Authoritative best way to parents high expectations for children. Kids are more likely to have external problems (stealing) Negative discipline: love withdrawal, coercion, abuse. Positive discipline: don"t punish, tech, teach natural consequences, ignore certain behaviors, give choices, time-out. Positive discipline: be a good role model, be consistent, be calm and brief, be quick, pick your battle, be realistic, catch your child being good, remind your child that you love them. Discipline tips: teach natural consequences, ignore certain behaviors, give choices, use time-outs. At its worse it can turn into physical abuse. Why do parents do it: tradition/culture/religion, thinks it works/don"t know what else to do, frustration/anger. Does it work: long term vs. short term, what does it teach. How does it affect children"s development: physically cognitively, socially.