Positive discipline

An authority on the subject, renowned psychologist, educator and mother of seven Jane Nelsen developed the concept of Positive Discipline from the theories of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs and devised a highly effective program in which discipline is taught in a respectful and encouraging manner. , for both children and adults. One of the author's most popular phrases is: "Where did we get the absurd idea that, to get a child to act better, we first need to make him feel worse?" The key to Positive Discipline is non-punishment, she emphasizes, which advocates mutual respect. Jane teaches parents and teachers to be firm and kind at the same time, so that any child? from babies to rebellious teenagers? can learn cooperation and self-discipline. In line with the various changes in the way of educating children that have occurred in recent decades, this work has been updated and takes into account, for example, the fact that more and more men are currently engaging in their role as fathers, in addition to addressing the dangerous effects of overprotection. Positive Discipline is essential reading for anyone who wants to teach their children or students valuable social and life skills for building good character, as well as learning principles that work and provide a great foundation for enriching the family experience.