People are the most important component of schools, and people tend to behave as they are treated.
Misbehavior results, in part, because the school environment reinforces undesirable behaviors and fails to reinforce desirable ones. Schools need to foster a positive, caring environment, where learning is valued and differences are accepted, to assure the development of each student's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Such an environment also reduces the possibility of school violence. Students benefit from support characterized by individual kindness and consideration. Likewise, teachers benefit from administrative support in dealing with discipline or in disputes with parents.