Tuesday Thoughts to Ponder

Teachers will love this one, but even if you are not a teacher, it is something to think about....

Labeling

Author: Dixie Fletcher

If an adult is reinforced for behaving 
appropriately we call it recognition.

If a child is reinforced for behaving
appropriately we call it bribery.

If an adult laughs 

we call it socializing.
If a child laughs 

we call it misbehaving.

If an adult writes in a book 

we call it doodling.
If a child writes in a book 

we call it destroying property.

If an adult sticks to something 

we call it perseverance.
If a child sticks to something

we call it stubbornness.

If an adult seeks help 

we call it consulting.
If a child seeks help 

we call it whining.

If an adult is not paying attention 

we call it preoccupation
If a child is not paying attention 

we call it distractibility.

If an adult tells their side of a story 

we call it clarification.
If a child tells their side of a story 

we call it talking back.

If an adult raises their voice in anger 

we call it maintaining control.
If a child raises their voice in anger 

we call it a temper tantrum.

If an adult hits a child

we call it discipline.
If a child hits a child 

we call it fighting.

If an adult behaves in an unusual way

we call them unique.

If a child behaves in an unusual way 
we refer them for a PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION!