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Article: Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word.(taking care of problem campers)
- Article from:
- Camping Magazine
- Article date:
- May 1, 2001
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Positive responses to challenging behavior
Challenging children are not out to get you -- they are out to get their needs met. While there will be moments when it may seem precisely as if they are out to get you, more often than not, campers' challenging behavior serves a function, and understanding that function is instrumental in your efforts to deal with them effectively. What are those functions and needs? Research, common sense, and observations suggest some common answers: power, attention, security, and love.
Manipulating the Environment
In dealing with challenging behavior, it is important to remember that you cannot change challenging ...