Anti-smacking Bill

'No human should strike another.' I know this is a widely held belief in our ECE teaching and learning community.

But some people are anxious about the anti-smacking bill. What do they do instead of smacking?

Legislation is not the most effective way to support people in change.
Families need strategies to change.

At Lucknow Kindergarten positive resolutions promote self-esteem, communicating with voice, understanding, listening.
This learning takes longer - it is not a quick fix - but it is learning for life.

I see three reasons for a child to change their behaviour.
1. Punishment - smacking, time out, loss of privilege
2. Rewards - food, treats, presents, family time, fun time, chosen activity.
3. "For that good feeling inside for a job well done, a kind act, a peaceful answer to a problem."