Post by fyu1988 on Sept 5, 2013 20:02:43 GMT -5
1. What are some key out-of-school causes of discipline problems that educators cannot control but need to understand?
After reading Chapter 1, I believe Lack of a Secure Family Environment to be the biggest out-of-school cause of discipline problems. One of the most important element's in a child's life is family. Those who are fortunate enough to have a Mother and a Father these days are considered the "lucky ones." Your parents are the people who care for you, as well as who you see the most, so they become your first role-models. They are the ones who teach you some of life's critical lessons; Respect your elders, treat others the way you want to treated, and above all, have confidence in all that you do. These family members shape and mold the person you will become. While many of us can say we had these childhoods, there are a lot of children who do not. They lack have a strong family structure, resulting in abandonment and fear. Without family members or a roof to support them, they start wondering about when their next move will be, instead of what homework was assigned that night. I have always found that without a stable home, all other factors in one's life are directly affected. It is because of this that discipline problems arise in the school setting. They carry their troubles with them into the classroom, which impedes their education. Eventually, these issues overthrow learning and it is difficult to continue on the right path. Similar to a domino effect, one thing allows another to fall until they have all fallen. Therefore, children who grow up in stable families are more likely to live a happier and independent life, while ones who do not will have much more challenges to face.
After reading Chapter 1, I believe Lack of a Secure Family Environment to be the biggest out-of-school cause of discipline problems. One of the most important element's in a child's life is family. Those who are fortunate enough to have a Mother and a Father these days are considered the "lucky ones." Your parents are the people who care for you, as well as who you see the most, so they become your first role-models. They are the ones who teach you some of life's critical lessons; Respect your elders, treat others the way you want to treated, and above all, have confidence in all that you do. These family members shape and mold the person you will become. While many of us can say we had these childhoods, there are a lot of children who do not. They lack have a strong family structure, resulting in abandonment and fear. Without family members or a roof to support them, they start wondering about when their next move will be, instead of what homework was assigned that night. I have always found that without a stable home, all other factors in one's life are directly affected. It is because of this that discipline problems arise in the school setting. They carry their troubles with them into the classroom, which impedes their education. Eventually, these issues overthrow learning and it is difficult to continue on the right path. Similar to a domino effect, one thing allows another to fall until they have all fallen. Therefore, children who grow up in stable families are more likely to live a happier and independent life, while ones who do not will have much more challenges to face.