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Direct Instruction – Teachable Moments to Build Character

Discipline strategies are an important tool to use teachable moments to build character. We should always take the opportunity to explain why our child’s behavior is wrong when we correct him. Make a habit of identifying in your own mind the value you wish to teach the child based on the particular behavior. Choose a consequence that is appropriate to teach that value. One natural consequence that we can use is to ‘make amends’. For example, dishonesty is best resolved when we confess and are held accountable. Sometimes an apology to the person wronged is enough; other times we must take action to right the wrong. Brief, but direct instruction about why we have a family rule and the underlying value we hold helps the child learn from consequences and discipline.

Source: http://childparenting.about.com/od/emotionaldevelopment/a/charactered.htm