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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband and I took a great parent training class specifically geared towards kids with specific SN (that one of our kids have) and it was very focused on rewarding positive behavior. However, you still do time out or some other consequence for hitting or name calling (or any other violent behavior). That has been a good balance for us for the most part. I think the emphasis on consequences all the time without corresponding recognition of good behavior can also be really detrimental.[/quote]

yep, 100%. the “gentle parenting” idea that you never have to give consequences is bonkers, but consequences have to balance with positive reinforcement. also more important for consequences to be immediate and consistent than big and draconian (even for something like hitting). this approach WORKS for 95% of kids. when I learned it I remember being amazed that it wasn’t more common knowledge. [/quote]

In theory, gentle parenting is pro-consequences that are immediate and consistent. In practice people seem to think gentle parenting means passive parenting with a gentle voice. [/quote]

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