Safety in Learning
Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson Most children tend to admire teachers who can be strict without being unpleasant. A teacher who can control a class without being oppressive or mean is almost always loved by her students. One reason is that there's clearly safety in order. When a class is out of control, especially in kindergarten , the children are afraid of one another. They can be vicious with one another, and they feel good with having a strong teacher who's in charge. Second, children love justice. When someone has violated a rule, they want immediate retribution. They admire the teacher who can enforce an equitable legal system. Third, children admire stricter teachers because chaos is nerve-racking. When you look at the secret of success behind a championship sports team, a magnificent orchestra , or a successful business , one of the principal ingredients is invariably firm discipline. Schoolchildren thrive when that same component is present in their classroo...