When the program is adopted in a classroom, the class environment changes. When the program is adopted as a school-wide discipline program, the school culture changes. Adversarial relationships are significantly reduced.
Coercion is no longer necessary.
The program starts with four concepts which can be taught at any grade level. During inappropriate behavior, a guidance approach is employed using these concepts to foster self-evaluation. If disruptions continue, authority is used but without being punitive. Rewards and punishments are manipulators that set up students to be dependent upon external agents. Rewards and punishments do not foster long-term intrinsic motivation or responsibility.