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Waterloo Region Assembly of Public School Councils (WRAPSC) is an independent, caregiver run, non-political organization of School Councils in the #wrdsb.
Most teens will act defiant toward their parents at some point. But defiance can be tricky to address for parents – punishments can backfire, and the parenting style that once worked might not work anymore. Parents may lose confidence in their abilities to manage their kids. It’s essential that parents keep a cool head, even though defiance can feel like a personal attack. First, kids need to feel motivated by their relationship with their parents. If the interactions between parents and child are mostly negative, the child may disengage more, leading to more defiant behaviors. Rather than focusing on punishing bad behaviors, parents can use positive reinforcement, like thanking them when they behave appropriately. Good behavior can be motivated by rewards, especially having more freedom to do things like go out with friends. And when consequences are necessary, it’s crucial that the punishment matches the teen’s action, and that the child can earn back the parents’ trust. That may take time, but trust is critical to the parent-child relationship. For more on parenting defiant teens: childmind.org/article/how-to…
Calling all WRDSB School Council members: your presence is welcome and encouraged! The more voices we hear from, the greater the impact we can have with parent/caregiver engagement! See you there! 🫱🏼🫲🏾 #WRAPSC #WRDSB
