I hate behavior charts, heck any charts. Why should I give stickers out because you peed in the pot, thats something I expect from a child (when they are ready) Can you imagine when they get older, some of these kids are going to be waiting for their bosses to clap their hands when they do good.
I do compliment my kids, but not just for it. Like yesterday my ds drew this really good picture (first I asked him if he drew it) and then I told him what a good picture it was, then he went on to explain how the next picture took him forever to do but he was so proud of it. I'm not saying "not to praise" but I think its the excessive praising that is getting out of hand.
also, we shouldn't have to praise for behavior we expect from children, but thats what people are doing now. And I think thats where the issues are becoming conflicting.

Reply