fairfarmhand Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 In "real" school, a child who obstinately argued with the teacher or was disrespectful would be sent to the principal's office or depending on the severity, suspended for the day. IOW, they are removed from the "privilege" of being taught until they become teachable. Therefore, if my child is obstinate and argumentative, just because I homeschool, it does not mean that I have to soldier on through the lousy attitude. I will remove myself or my child from the situation until the attitude improve. (says Fairfarmhand whose daughter is in in school suspension for the day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 :grouphug: Been there, sent her upstairs :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Oh yes, this was always my response to people who ask how I can be so "patient" to homeschool. Unlike the schools, I can send my child to his/her bed, and throughout the years I did it when it was warranted. Better for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I was just saying that I don't have patience but I do have the power to discipline. For example I have the ability to use duct tape. :coolgleamA: I also wield control over all electronic devices, bed times, and dessert. I am Home School Mom hear me roar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I was just saying that I don't have patience but I do have the power to discipline. For example I have the ability to use duct tape. :coolgleamA: I also wield control over all electronic devices, bed times, and dessert. I am Home School Mom hear me roar! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Precisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 We employ trampoline therapy here. Disruptive? Go bounce. It tires them out enough to be compliant....most days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I used to tell a particular child to go outside and run up and down the driveway 10 times (which, considering our driveway, is no small request!). Said child would always tell me she didn't WANT to run up & down the driveway, at which point I would inform her that I hadn't asked if she WANTED to, I just told her to DO it!! So, out she would go. I never, ever watched her run or asked her whether or not she did as she was told. The important thing was that she WENT OUTSIDE and gave herself a chance to refocus and gave me a chance to pray and calm down. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 We employ trampoline therapy here. Disruptive? Go bounce. It tires them out enough to be compliant....most days. I used to tell a particular child to go outside and run up and down the driveway 10 times (which, considering our driveway, is no small request!). Said child would always tell me she didn't WANT to run up & down the driveway, at which point I would inform her that I hadn't asked if she WANTED to, I just told her to DO it!! So, out she would go. I never, ever watched her run or asked her whether or not she did as she was told. The important thing was that she WENT OUTSIDE and gave herself a chance to refocus and gave me a chance to pray and calm down. Anne We did this, too, with our swimming pool. They would swim laps or sometimes just swirl around in the water, not really exercising, but thinking their thoughts and calming down. Worked great during the warm months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yep, I have sent kids outside to run a few laps around the house. I've also removed them for extreme silliness (some I will tolerate, but too much is too much), or unpleasant attitudes. I also assign extra work for attitude problems, including excessive dawdling or whining -- if you can't do your work with a pleasant attitude, you will be given the chance to practice doing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Query: Can I send my ds outside to ya'll for the rest of the afternoon? The forcast is grumbles with a 70% chance of heavy sighs, mixing with whines as the temperature drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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