The area of the world that I chose is the Latin America and Carribean; Barbados. The reason that I chose this area is because of the need to implement a positive discipline plan in schools. The challenges that children face are corporal punishment, which have led to some children becoming troubled and distant. Corporal punishment can affect children by confusing love with pain; it increases anxiety and fear, makes children angry in response, as well as decreases self-esteem.
I have learned that corporal punishment affects children emotional well being and development in many ways. UNICEF-sponsored workshop helps to implement alternate parenting strategies; it provides strategies instead of just punishing bad behavior this approach, clearly defines expectations and what constitutes good behavior; making it easier for children to behave well. I have learned that it is important that I encourage parents that other means of discipline can work instead of corporal punishment.
References
UNICEF (2011). Retrieved from: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.html
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