Instructions

Look through the topics on the left and choose your area of interest. You will then see titles and synopsis that correspond with articles that are on the web. We have also provided a discussion question for you to review after reading the article. Please, feel free to post answers to the discussion questions, tips, advice, and other articles, by clicking on the comments link under each post.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Click Here to Read the Article: Rules vs. Expectations

The article discusses achieving good behavior through the use of standards rather than rules. Relationships improve as rules are reduced. The article then describes how the use of standards accomplish what rules purport to do, but without their disadvantages. In summary, teach courtesies, manners, and procedures; they accomplish what you want rules to do.

Discussion Question:

What can you use at home to achieve positive behavior?