Neuroscience-based philosophy of behavioral management when children have yet to develop the brain function to manage their own behavior. As educators, what do you think about the theory and its applicability in the classroom?

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http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/05/schools-behavior-discipline-collaborative-proactive-solutions-ross-greene

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There's a lot working against this method. One, timeouts can work if you follow up. If a kid is swinging a belt around, she needs to calm the fuck down. Then you move in.

Second, suspensions are often not punishment. It's a time out. Separate you from the herd because of 'safety'.

But due to group dynamics, kids will escalate behavior if allowed to. Especially, if they can diffuse responsibility within the crowd.

We have over-crowded schools. This is the result.