Article: If I give you the iPod, I lose: a seemingly minor problem with a young person in a program can awaken an enlightened staff to recognize how policies, systems, or practices create or contribute to problems. Their response is to model responsibility. Young people are then exposed to examples of the adults around them practicing what they preach.(life space)(Report)

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

From down the hall it was obvious the scene at the other end was tense. Randy, fourteen years old, was sitting on a couch on one side of the hallway. His head was down and there were tears on his cheeks. Across the hall were two male staff members, leaning against the wall. Their position appeared to add tension to the conversation. Randy said, "Every time I give something to staff I never get it back." This conversation had lasted approximately 30-45 minutes and was at an impasse.

The problem began at the school and moved to the administration building to avoid any disruptions at school. The intervention was happening in the ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!