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[quote=Anonymous]As a teacher, there is value in framing things in the positive because it adds more specificity to the command. Saying, "Don't run" still leaves the door open to skip, hop, or spin their way around the space, all of which might be just as inappropriate as running. Saying, "We use our walking feet in this space," lets them know what the expectation is, instead of simply which it isn't. Of course, that doesn't mean that the word "no" should be completely avoided, because it too can be used for specificity. It all comes down to what is being conveyed. I have a sheet I give out to parents with effective and ineffective commands and how the language we use has a large impact on kids' ability and willingness to comply. It is very helpful to those who adapt it and while it does encourage positive framing, it certainly does not prohibit the word "no".[/quote]
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