Overviews an array of alternative discipline tools. Limits Emphasizes that children must have both love and limits to feel secure and to develop self control. Offers several guidelines regarding the setting of limits in the family. Consequences Intended to help parents use natural and logical consequences rather than punishment to change their children's behavior. Listening Emphasizes the importance of listening in parent child relations and offers a number of guidelines for effective listening.
Anger Provides perspective on the nature and sources of anger.
Offers guidelines to parents for dealing with their own and their children's anger. The curriculum was designed particularly for use in parent education or parent support groups. It is designed to be flexible. It would be most effective if all lesson units were used in a several-week series of parent group meetings. Also, it is suggested that the 'Physical Punishment' lesson be used first, with subsequent lessons devoted to alternative strategies and tactics.