Thanks for your participation today. It may take a little time to do the reading, but I think you will learn much from the topics. I look forward to reading your posts and your thoughts today.
My perception on the intervention process on warn signs of trouble student is often times ignored for various factors; overcrowded schools, classrooms, insufficient staff and faculty members present at all times. However, I totally agree with the information provided on how to and what to do process. My problem is this; how can these rules, policies and procedures be implanted with limited resources and litigation (i.e. in the event of an emergency public safety should be call first and then they (P.S) should then contact the local L.E.). Plans for prevention and response should by all means be provided to all staff, student and visitor entering any public location. Often times, we as human gets complacent about are local and often visited locations. Where we allow are guards down and just because it has not happen here (yet) it won’t or can’t happen. Also, many educators are overwhelmed with other hidden agenda’s or threaten policy that is in play, so they feel that their hands are tied. Obviously, there is a tremendous breakdown in our public schools system as a whole. School violence is just one of the many pieces to a very huge puzzle. Secondly, I feel when drafting any principles that effects the daily operation of any organization that the front-line team should involved with the process to its entireties. Often times the Upper Management team, gather around a big oak table and come up with all these big and great ideas that sounds good to them, and looks great on paper, and produces invigorating numbers. When in reality, key variables should have been implanted. Again this is just my opinion. My overall views, is if these acts were followed to somewhat in a uniform measure throughout the entire learning institution system some change may be seen. Also, if we where to apply the Golden Rules: Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in the way you wish to be spoken to. In cooperate your active listen skills everyday all day.
I agree with you. The "golden Rule" is an excellent example. It should become part of the culture where children are taught things like respect and listening...
Group One I find it most amazing how most of pick the early Warning signs or Intervention to respond to. It blesses me to know that I am surrounded by a group of every culture and yet remain to have the same mine set; each one reaches one; teaches one. What a great feel!!!!! To know that chivalry is not dead!!!
Great one Deborah, you hit the hammer right on the head of the nail espeacially regarding the breakdown in our school which I feel it is one of the many missing pieces of the puzzle to be be solved.
Yes I am surprise too because everyone in our class see issues differently. Yes we can all get along and be on one accord (the same page). "Smile"
Thamicka The article that I read and will summarize is “Early Warning Signs. This well articulated article presents an outline of the signs to look for, how to approach such circumstance and how the public school administration can implement policies to ensure a safe environment. According to the article, early warning signs are “certain behavioral and emotional signs that viewed in context can signal a troubled child.” Early warning sings included but not limited to social withdrawal, uncontrolled anger, being a victim of violence and low school interest and poor academic performance. The article lists many more that is commonly associated with juvenile delinquency. Before identifying a troubled child, an adult needs to have a positive and nurturing relationship with the child to clearly see a difference in behavior and emotions. It is impertinent for parents, school administration and the community not to stigmatize or label a child because of misinterpreting the warning signs or unable to identify the expected behavioral and emotional pattern for elementary, middle and high school students. However, understanding the outlined warning signs will allow adults to seek help rather than isolating and withdrawing a child. The article presents principles that anyone concerned about a child can use as a guideline to seek the necessary professional assistance needed. The principles include do no harm, understanding violence and aggression within a context, avoid stereotypes, view warning signs within a developmental context and understand that children typically exhibit multiple warning signs. An imminent warning sign needs attention immediately. An imminent warning sign could be serious physical fighting with peers and family members, destruction of property, rage for minor reasons, detailed threats of violence, possession and or use of weapons and self injury or suicide. I agree with the article and it is up to concerned citizens to make sure policies and procedures are implanted to make sure our schools are safe for our children. This article needs to be circulated among adults and students to ensure a positive understanding of how involved we as a nation need to be to ensure a environment conducive to non violence.
Early warning signs is very important, teachers, administrators, counselors, and family members are the most important people in the children lives. These are the people the children look up to everyday. And needs to keep track with what the child is doing and how the child is doing in school. Early warning signs can determine whether the child is going to be an offender or become something in life, that’s why the parent’s and teacher’s need to stay on top of the children, but the teacher’s can’t help all. The teacher can recognize the students in their class who need help and it’s up to the parents to go through with getting the help for their child. You have parents who don’t care what’s going on in school, to me I think a lot of parents need to take parenting courses because some of them really don't don't how to rise a child in some cases the parents will have the older child help rising the younger children, when it’s the parents job. Another issue, is that the children don’t get the love, the caring, and the support they need at home. So when they get to school they act out, and give the teachers straight HELL. Which is not good for the teachers. When the teacher steps in and have a Parent Teacher Conference to checkout and address the childs behavior and the child needs. But the main concern is to get help for the child.
Early warning signs is the article I choose to blog on. As a law enforcement offical I believe had most of the persons I come into contact with in my field of work, gotten some type of help when signs were first being displayed they might have never met me behind bars! Even thou all cant be saved its within my opinion had the majority been given the opportunity to address the issues they were dealing with then in turn wouldnt result in such high numbers of incarceration and/or charges. Children are always in need of attention and love. Also another great means are after school programs, such as clubs and sports because that type of involvment encourages good behavior, grades and social skills. First I believe all of these issues begin at home, parents/legal guardians must go back to the days of "family structure", meaning; having dinner at set times, doing family events (movies, bike riding, board games, etc). When theres more involvement then often times the kids are more socially able to function normally and communicate better. As far as school is concerned, when a child is identified with warning signs separating them from "normal" kids doesnt help that child. I believe assessing the child in a way that doesn't come off as a "therapy session" then creating a grid that would assist that child. Maybe he/she is bored in class because the work isnt stimulating enought, teacher doesnt teach properly, bullying, household problems (the list is endless) but putting that child in a separate class and/or maybe with other troubled kids doesnt help, if anything your giving them a meeting place to "create" more problems. Teahers and administrators have to become more hands on not just identifying the student then separating them. They need to speak extensivly with the childs teachers, the child and parents to find away to help that child to become a better citizen because if not usually that child continues the behavior, escalating as years continue ultimately ending up in the prison system if not dead early.
I chose to write about this topic because I’ve always asked myself, why is it that it usually takes a despicable act of violence by a child or youth for us to act and do something about it, when in reality this act could have been prevented? It is clear by reading this topic that in these cases, we did not take into consideration the early warning signs that every child or youth has usually demonstrated before this act ever occurred.
Early warning signs are sometimes the only indicators parents, school employees and educators have to be able to prevent an act of violence from happening. This is why being able to recognize these signs and act upon them responsibly and effectively is so paramount.
There are many warning signs that educators and parents alike can easily spot in a child, but just because the child shows so called “early warning signs”, does not mean he or she could be a threat to themselves or others. This might simply mean that this child may need help resolving some issues that he or she might be going through, either at home, in school, or in their community.
Some warning signs could be behavioral, and some could be emotional. If we could spot these signs on time, it would only allow us to act in a more responsible way in getting all the help necessary for the child before it becomes a greater problem. Many parents and educators make the mistake of easily labeling a child just because the child fits the characteristics of a troubled student, when in reality we are just adding more fuel to the situation, making the child believe they are a complete failure and that there is no solution to their behavior. The fact that teachers are the first to come across such behavior from students makes them responsible to refer these children to the properly trained specialists such as psychologists, counselors or social workers. However, teachers are not expected to analyze children’s emotions, as they are not proficiently qualified to do so.
In my opinion, the bottom line to avoid these warning signs from appearing is to establish a close, meaningful relationship with the child, whether you are their parent, their educator or simply a mentor. Making sure you give the child the necessary attention he or she requires is a sure way of preventing any warning signs from occurring in the first place. Helping them with their homework, showing concern with school performance, getting to know their teachers and peers, and encouraging an open line of communication between you as a parent and your child are some of the ways we can help our children grow up in an environment where these warning signs are not even present.
Getting Help for Troubled Children, and providing a foundation and reducing violent behavior, Is the topic I will write on. Yes would should focus on early warning signs, but what happens when the signs are address and the child still heads into the wrong directions. If we prove a good foundation and environment for the child, he or she may not become another trouble child in the world. With parents being good leaders, and role models, the child would know how to care there self when the parents are not in their presents. And with a communities being involved in children life that may lead them into being role models for the young children growing up as they did. I must say a good foundation starts at home; however most the child time is spent in school, so with good teachers, and good school polices put into effect, this too will also helps a child to be leaded in the right direction. Also with school having a policy of school uniforms to me is a excellent why to show the child how to present themselves in public, it also help keep down other children from picking on children that ‘s less fortuned the others. So in closing by proving a good foundation will lead to reducing violent behavior from a troubled child.
"Before identifying a troubled child, an adult needs to have a positive and nurturing relationship with the child to clearly see a difference in behavior and emotions. It is impertinent for parents, school administration and the community not to stigmatize or label a child because of misinterpreting the warning signs or unable to identify the expected behavioral and emotional pattern....However, understanding the outlined warning signs will allow adults to seek help rather than isolating and withdrawing a child. "
what you stated aligned closely with what I believe in not just separating the child with "warning signs" but as parents, school administrators, etc being able to identify the childs behavior and finding a solution. I personally believe when you isolate the child you encourage there behavior as they have no "good" examples to live by. Constantly being told you're different so go into that class or area is just as bad as pointing the finger..IT DOESN'T HELP. As a correction officer I was taught in the academy florida laws and statues but once on the compound I had to find a way to keep my dorm under control, especially having been in charge of the only dorm on the compound that housed all lifers and inmates who had gotten into fights in other dorms. Prime example of isolation aka segregation...now I have all the "bad" guys but yet while residing in my care I never had ANY issues, once the issues are addressed and things they wanted to do (legally) was done in a controlled environment I never encountered any problems. I would announce on the mic "family meetings" which everyone attended and if my shift was coming close to an end I would always be reminded "we not having a meeting?" by one of the guys. At the meeting we talked about open issues, problems within the dorm and/or any issues they wanted to bring to my attention. Of course I encountered guys who had nothing to say or didn't want to attend the meeting but I always suggested they do even if its just to hear whats going on because I knew in due time they would become verbal. In a setting like that one would think its acceptable for such out of order behavior but I proved to my commanding major that its possible to have the "worst" and not have a problem all based on how you identified persons and issues then finding solutions that they saw the results of. My treating them all the same as all as "we're family in this dorm" was afforded me the opportunity to hear numerous inmates express "never being treated like that (good way) in the years I've done (incarceration)".
Providence, i must agree with you, if some one would have should the children as they were growing up they would not have meet you behind bars. also agree that school programs involvments encourages good behavior, grades and social skills, and separating troble children from normal children will not be a good idea, the only thing that will do is incourge them to misbehave more.
Silvia, i agree that "early warning signs are sometimes the only indicators parents, school employees and educators have to be able to prevent an act of violence from happening." However, i must say once agian even with they are aware of the early signs how would the child improve themselves? if parents, schools and educators become more of a role model this will lead them into not becoming imates
Sometimes we usually see early warning signs and we simply avoid them. Not always do early warning signs mean the child will develop into being a violent individual, but rather it helps us be able to check out the student and help them out by addressing their needs. At the same time, its important to be concerned about the child but its not okay to overreact and jump into conclusions. An easier way to help notice weird behavior in a child is to build a close and caring relationship with him/her. Research shows that students who are violent towards self and others feel rejected and psychologically victimized.
It is also important to recognize imminent warning signs. I believe safety must always be the first and foremost consideration and action must be taken immediately when a child has demonstrated imminent warning signs.
I also agree with Natasha about having a good foundation and yes indeed most of a childs time is spent in school BUT we can't leave it to the school to raise our kids. Its within ones parental duties to teach if not enforce the rules, rights and regulations of proper behavior, grades, etc. I came to this country from the caribbean at 6 yrs old leaving behind my advanced, FREE public school system to be placed in a OVERPRICED catholic school in New York because my mother said public schools in the US is nothing like back home. Not knowing what she meant by that I went to school with some of New York wealthiest kids who would do some of the cruelest things to the school support staff (janitors, kitchen workers, etc) and I remember feeling very uncomfortable. When we moved to Miami at 10 yrs old I was placed in public school which was a bit over whelming for me (the amount of kids) but my mom statement to me when I asked why I was being placed in public school now was "I've raised you right Ariande and at this age you should know better than to allow other children to get you into something you know I would not approve of". I was 10 and had to find it within myself WHILE at school not to let the other kids influence me because not always will the teacher catch them. A child's foundation should be more so at home because a teacher is there to teach and not really discipline. Parents need to be more involved in the upbringing of there children, school/teacher involement and after school/community activites. Having a child thats well rounded and involved usually promotes self assertiveness to stay away from bad behavior and/or problems which would result in begin separated.
The days of children growing up to want to be like there parents or teachers has gone in the wind. You have kids having kids with no parental training. Teachers drive that was once there to teach has left hugely because now they're dealing with some unruly kids whose parents are just as bad (apple doesn't fall far from the tree). We're all now living in a world that has become more commercially and surgically enhanced, which often is sending a negative message to the public. I'm still fairly young at the age of 32 but I believe it was my mom's strict upbringing that kept me at bay. She was a single parent in New York working 3 nanny jobs to afford my private school as I rode the trains and ferry boats of New York and Staten Island at the age of 8-10 yrs old to get home and be responsible enough to have my homework and shower done (often times with the tv on which was forbidden), school uniform shirt ironed for next day, eaten something and in bed before she got in which was in the early morning hours as I was waking to start my day all over again....but here I am now an adult with a professional career, no kids, in a long term relationship a living proof that its possible to raise kids strong enough to have a mind of there own so once authorities are not around the child can still stand strong.
I strongly agree with what Silvia Mendoza said. Building a strong and caring relationship with the child is the foundation to avoid violent and delinquent behaviors. Letting the child know you are there to support, educate, and love them each and every day is very important. This way the child feels a communication with an adult and in the article i read on "Early Warning Signs" it says research does show this helps diminish violent behavior in children. So i do believe that this is a major factor to consider when dealing with a child that may be having changes in his behavior or simply just emotionally.
Hi Professor my first post ended up in Group 2 profile, fighting with the computer.
I agree with providence and tasha, with children it is said that it takes a village to raise a child(ren). MOst parents have problem with ther children because when they go to the school and address a teacher about that child and they dont like whats going on, they go off on the teacher in front of the child making the child have no respect...So when a teacher, counselor, or administator see somethin wrong with that child they do not want to get involved because of disrespectful parents.
On the other hand when ypu establish with the school that you are there in helping to educate the child and keep him/her inline, you will get the village helping you to raise your children...
I walked for Children with Autism today. The experience was very emotional.
We have to start making children responsible for there actions at home so they will know that there are consequences at school if they get out of hand...
I had my children early but i must say GRACE and MERCY was there for me...My granmother help but i also had to be apart. we have to get back to the basics of it does take a village to raise a child...
I feel that early warning signs are only beneficial if someone responds to it at that moment…if the adult pays attention to these signs early in the stage so much could be prevented. One of these early stages would refer to the child’s behavior with anger, stress, low grades, rebellious, etc these are just to name a few. I consider it like everything else if it’s detected early anything or almost anything can be prevented. I personally believe that if the child has enough attention and love at home they wouldn’t have a reason to react in a violent manner. (Yes, some exclusions apply =/ ) However, working with at risk students in the past, the majority of them lack attention from their parents. They crave the love from any adult; they want to feel wanted and like someone cares. The problems I encountered with these students and parents were not that the student did not want to participate in the program but that the parents didn’t want to be involved. So who is there to blame?
Reducing Violent Behavior… I believe that a lot of the issues mentioned above coiniside with reducing violent behaviors…how can we start reducing these act? I believe they start at home. How you treat a child reflects on how the child treats you and others. Giving the child the open communication especially in their teenage years which I feel is the most vulnerable moment in their life. They are trying to fit in and deciding if they are followers or leaders. Moreover, in my perspective the keys points in reducing violent behavior is giving the child love and attention at home, giving them respect (WITH SOME BOUNDARIES) and most important communication.
It is hard for me to choice which topic to talk about because all the topics are in dying need to help our youth. I'll just try to touch a couple of concerns based on how I feel.
I am a firm believer that it starts from the home. Our actions as adults become our children future. It is hereditary and now are kids are out of control. We want to point fingers and chose not to deal with it. It's easier to blame others. As my mother use to say "you reap what you sow" and "do unto others as you would want them to do to you". If the word LOVE was understand we would not have the problems we're having today.
LOVE is patient and kind. It is not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude or self seeking. It doesn't matter whom or what your beliefs are this meaning applies to all. Faith, hope and love is the power. We just don't want to do what is right.
As parents we are to busy which i dont understand we are doing the same thing are parents did for those like me raised by one parent;in my case my mother. She had to work, three girls and we had to get our education and behave accordingly it wasn't a choice. Our kids are allowed to make choices. Parents preferr to be friends with their children. Which does not give our children the motivation nor the incentive they need. The phrase for every action there are consequences should have never left our everyday lifes. I blame that on society as was mentioned in class someone didn't think their bad behind child deserved to get paddled in school and some child felt hitting/slapping was to abusive. Amazing kids having the hands that feeds them prosecuted. Society gave our kids authority. If they don't have to listen or abide by rules from home we can't expect them to listen to other: adults, taechers, lawyers, police, jugdes, admimistrators etc..
Getting help for troubled youth will probably work only if there are have more programs per area. Our congressman can make funding work in some areas, we as the community need to make sure we get the funds for areas needed to keep our children out of trouble. We need more community centers with dedicated and determined staff (parents,teachers and leaders). i feel it would make a difference.
I have been reading articles all day there are alot of planning on what should work for our children. Indenify the problem, preparedness,response and reovery hopefully will prevent and reduce effects of dangerous situations.
I agree with you when you say, that we simply AVOID the early warning signs. I believe that, this is one of our biggest problems. Again I state that if we would pay a little more attention and take action to these early signs...so much can be prevented.
Yes!!! You are so right! I agree with you parents sometimes do not find the TIME to be with his/her child. Some not all...some find that it is not important to spend time or communicate with their child. Therefore, the children find different ways to crave attention.
Yet,some parents think that by purchasing materialistic items for their kids can buy the time that was lost and that is not the case either.
I am not a parent so I may not have the right answers or advice for those that are...However, I've learned from a single mother and older siblings that a relationship is not built on materialistic things but on time spent with one another, with the involvement you as a parent have in your child's life, the communication, love, and most important laughters and family memories are what one carries and treasures forever.
Remember you cant ever give your children to much love. (that's all they want) =)
I agree with you that helping a child that is showing early signs would be more beneficial when taking action from the very beginning the problem has occurred. The foundation of a happy and stable child comes from their home, and by being surrounded by love, acceptance and comprehension. Unfortunately, it is up to the parents to play their role in wanting to keep their children mentally and physically healthy. Parents have to be involved in their children’s lives, they must know who their peers are, they have to be involved in their school activities. Parents should also have involvement with their child’s teachers and not wait until the teacher has to contact them because the child is derailing himself from their school activities. Being a parent is not an easy job, but if a person decides to become one, then the primary duty parenthood entails is helping our children become a better person for our future.
Hello everyone!!!...Prevention approaches have proved effective in enabling school communities to decrease the frequency and intensity of behavior problems (Hunter & Elias, 1998). We know that some children are obviously so troubled that it is impossible to miss. Especially, these children struggle and act out in school. They may be violent or act inappropriately in peer or adult relationships. For example; some symptoms of childhood depression are frequent sadness and crying, wanting to be alone, low energy, and lack of concentration. If we suspect our child or another child may be depressed, we should seek help as soon as possible. Perhaps they come to school or are seen in public in dirty clothing or looking hungry. Often, adults remain unaware that a child is troubled. Some troubled children hide it well, behind fake smiles. They are loners, and desperately seeking approval and attention. It is important to know ways to help all troubled kids. According to the American Academy of Child Psychiatry states that at least five percent of children and adolescents suffer from serious depression at any given time. This may be caused by neglect or abuse, a family loss, a change in family living conditions, a divorce, or a chemical imbalance. School wide strategies create a foundation that is more responsive to children in general, one that makes interventions for individual children more effective and efficient. As parents, we should discuss the school's discipline policy with your child. Show our support for the rules, and help our child understand the reasons for them. Lessons on conflict resolution have also been added to many schools' courses, to help prevent troubled students from resorting to violence. Peer counseling and active peer programs have also helped students become more aware of the signs that a fellow student may be becoming more troubled or violent. Another thing that helps make schools safer is greater awareness of problems like bullying and discrimination. The message is clear: It's okay to be concerned when you notice warning signs in a child and it's even more appropriate to do something about those concerns. Many schools now have programs to fight these problems, and teachers and administrators know more about protecting students from violence.
I also strongly agree with Martiza21 when she states that sometimes the parents' main concern is to give their child material things to "cover up" for the time they dont dedicate to spending with them. I believe building family time and memories is of much greater value to the child than buying them the latest iPOD or PS3. Children are attention seekers and if they are not recieving that care, love, and attention at home; they will look else where to find it and feel fulfilled. This is when delinquent & violent behaviors begin to develope and problems start to show.
Like Maritza, I am also not a parent and maybe my advice is not the greatest.. but seeing the way both of my parents raised me has made me realize that one day when it is my turn, I will follow my parent's footsteps because they have done a pretty fantastic job with my sister and I.
I agree with you on the fact that the most important people in a child’s life are the parents, teachers, family members, along with other school faculty that could be mentors in these children’s lives. However, I do disagree on early warning signs determining if the child will become an offender or not because if these behaviors are caught on time, the child will still have a chance of being a normal member of society. Also, it is the primary job of the parents to “stay on top” of the children when it comes to disciplining them and curbing these behaviors. Yes, teachers do play a major role in our children’s lives, but their main purpose is to educate and not to discipline them; discipline starts at home. I also agree with your statement about parents taking parenting classes, as well as those instances where parents make their oldest son or daughter take care of their younger siblings, when it is the parents themselves that have to raise all their children.
In my humble opinion, crises of adults are also far from a calm stage. I am very worried regarding the climax of the baby-boomers’ generation: without their wisdom, the picture of the following generation looks very bleak. Yes, perhaps this so called x generation likes to take immediate action and appear to be liberal in all regards, but their actions are alienated from analytical thinking, caution, and healthy conservative rationalization. Buoyant liberalism is without a reasonableness, which could manifest in a flimsy outcome. By that I mean Xers keep blindly implementing the same approaches that have been introduced before them, without slowing down and realizing – “hey we keep using this approach for the past half century or longer and the situation is only deteriorating (education going through the same patterns and children end-up with the same mentality). – maybe we should rudimentarily revise our approach, instead of keep going in the same direction and keep stepping on the same rakes?”
It is easy to intervene into the children’s troubles with an antidote labeled “assistance.” The question is, is this assistance a new approach or the old approach with the new assumption? The difference is opportunistic optimism versus obvious oblivion: in first case it is an experience, in the second it is fraud of expectation.
Nevertheless, I agree with much of the article’s content; I vigorously oppose any type of counteraction which of course manifests in some form of laws, rules, regulations, that will be eventually again broken. Instead I believe there should be some form of proper articulation of common sense and values or shifting of the flow. At first, reform should be taken in the same direction of the event until anchor and rapport have been established; then, interest of the misbehaved may be shifted towards the new paradigm tying it to a proper set of values.
In general, I expect the human mindset passed on to children to be on a much higher level by now, especially taking into consideration the discoveries and innovations of our time.
Even a Golden Rule, conveys very simple worded and yet precise meaning, “Also, if we where to apply the Golden Rules: Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in the way you wish to be spoken to. In cooperate your active listen skills everyday all day.”
I would like to live to the day when Golden Rule would be a common sense.
To agree and disagree with my fellow classmates.. Yes, i strongly believe that a strong foundation begins at home. However, the home is no longer a form of established morals and discipline. The parents have long abandoned their true role as teachers and definers of life, they have become a part of the assimilating process in main stream America. Parents have forced their responsibility on the public school adminstration since their child or children spent at least eight hours in school. The teachers are not getting paid enough nor are they equipped academically to be parents, mentors or psychologists. The community have neglected in identifying with the African proverb, " it takes a village to raise a nation", hence thier lack of responsibility to maintain order and stability within a community. School asdminstration are in fear of being sued hence their lazadizical approach to providing a safe haven for students. If all our parents, teachers, community and school adminstration each understand the role they play and how effective their feedback and unification is to accomplish one goal, which is to affectionaltely transition our youths through the educational system. The article " early warning signs" should be used by us students to implement what we have learned and must share within our own circle of friends and people we co-habitate with. I will end with "teach one, reach all"
Hi Thamicka, I agree with your statement, I strongly believe that an understanding of youth psychology can help parents, school officials, and other youth service providers to better deal with potentially violent youth. However, parents, school officials, and other youth service providers can take numerous steps to reduce the signs on children and to reduce the risks of youth violence. For example, establishing ongoing, sincere, and trusting relationships with youth built upon regular, quality communications; being alert for, and promptly responding to, issues such as: detachment and disciplinary problems in school. I think we should Talk to our children honestly and, if necessary, seek professional help BEFORE a crisis!
Hi Silvia, I think the first step in a proactive approach to this problem is to build an early warning system designed to use accurate data or information to help target an appropriate mix of interventions. However, there is one widely accepted fact: early and intensive intervention can have a profound impact on the quality of life for children at risk and their families. The key is early detection. But recognizing the early signs can be a challenge for parents and professionals alike.
My admiration and deep respect to you, your mom, and the set of values you inherited.
I would like to second you statement, conservatism is immensely important in child and child upbringing matters. Parents should be accountable for the proper, due diligent upbringing of their children as any man would be accountable for the crimes they committed. For example, the responsibility that goes with the right to have a child could be more or less comparable to the responsibility of owning a weapon.
Tahysha ... feeling are mutural It is reaaly hard trying to help kid today. Parent(s) want to jump on you and curse you out. It was better when ever one got involved. Kids are not scared at all. Punishment is in order. I feel we should have bootcamps. Hard core academy. The academy should focus on having kids complete their education, physical education, tech skills, self motivation skills, etc..activities that would allow kids to express themselves like art,dance, poetry etc...
According to this great article I read on Early Warning Signs are indicators that a student needs help. Administrators, teachers, counselors, school support staff and family members are on the front line when it comes to observing the troublesome behavior. These are the people the student sees more than anyone else.
The article presents principles for anyone concerned about a student can use as a guideline to seek the necessary professional. The principles for identifying the Early Signs: Avoid stereotypes, Understand violence and aggression, do no harm, View warning signs within a developmental context and Understand that children typically exhibit multiple warning signs.
In some situations and for some youth, different combinations of events, behaviors, and emotion may lead to aggressive rage or violent behavior toward self or others. A good rule of thumb is to assume that these warning signs, especially when they are presented in combination, indicate a need for further analysis to determine an appropriate intervention. Research shows that when children have a positive, meaningful connection to an adult---whether it be at home, in school, or in the community—the potential for violence is reduced significantly.
My opinion is to establish a close meaningful relationship with the child, spending quality time, encouraging that child and make sure you get involve with school activities, teachers and the child’s friends/environment.
Angie, I agree with you…..sometimes we detect early warning signs and neglect, avoid or turn our heads away. Sometimes we tend to stereotype or overreact to children instead of getting to the root of their problem. Not all early warning signs mean the child will develop into a violent person. We must establish a close relationship with the child by laying the foundation of trust, love, listening to the child.
Ms. Palmer, I must give you your props….you truly was hot and on target early morning with your perception on Early Warning Signs.
I definitely agree with the information from the article and what you were saying in terms of the information provided in the article that I, also read on - how to and what to do. As you stated, with limited resources, I find it very difficult to implement these rules, policies and procedures especially in an emergency case. Going through another channel to get what is needed in an emergency case is far and beyond me.
The topic I chose to do is responding in the aftermath of crisis. The main reason I really picked this topic is because I saw that no one else did it and I took a class recently called emergency management, which this topic is similar to what I was learning. Well this topic is regarding to a crisis inside a school involving students and teachers and also staff. It says that members of the crisis team, which includes professionals within the school district and within the community, should understand natural stress reactions. It also states that professionals should also be familiar with how different people will respond to death and loss. As I read more of this topic it had included from schools that already experience tragedy and it had many different provisions in their response plans. One of the provisions was to help parents understand children’s reactions to violence. Usually after major tragedy’s children may experience trouble sleeping, and getting physical ill, etc. Another one of the provisions in the response plan was to help teachers and other staff deal with their reactions to a crisis. Basically what I have learned from reading this topic is that there are many steps to recover mentally and physically after a crisis has occurred. And I also learned that it depends on the person on how they respond to a crisis, it may take longer for some people to recover from a serious tragedy.
like always i agree with the most of you.. i agree with ms. simmons also especially when she believes that some parents need to go to parenting class. i believe some need that.. especially the younger parents
To J. Paitan As I have stated in class there is a conspiracy to make criminals out of our youths. Parents are programmed to neglect their duties by concentrating on acquiring the "american dream". We as parents have failed our youths and expect society to pick up where we slack. We can no longer inflict punishment on our children, the fear of God is taken out of school and policies have made our teachers intimidated to "get involved. Our youths are left to learn lessons from mainstream media and veideo games. Mainstream America pushes our youths to an edge that is irreversible unless that nurturing is at home to combat the effects of our assimilated society.
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Early Warning Signs
Intervention: Getting Help for Troubled Children
Developing a Prevention and Response Plan
Responding in the Aftermath of Crisis
please briefly summarize your readings. Post your comments and post your response to two other classmates.
Thanks
Good morning.....group one
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your participation today. It may take a little time to do the reading, but I think you will learn much from the topics. I look forward to reading your posts and your thoughts today.
My perception on the intervention process on warn signs of trouble student is often times ignored for various factors; overcrowded schools, classrooms, insufficient staff and faculty members present at all times. However, I totally agree with the information provided on how to and what to do process. My problem is this; how can these rules, policies and procedures be implanted with limited resources and litigation (i.e. in the event of an emergency public safety should be call first and then they (P.S) should then contact the local L.E.). Plans for prevention and response should by all means be provided to all staff, student and visitor entering any public location. Often times, we as human gets complacent about are local and often visited locations. Where we allow are guards down and just because it has not happen here (yet) it won’t or can’t happen. Also, many educators are overwhelmed with other hidden agenda’s or threaten policy that is in play, so they feel that their hands are tied. Obviously, there is a tremendous breakdown in our public schools system as a whole. School violence is just one of the many pieces to a very huge puzzle.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I feel when drafting any principles that effects the daily operation of any organization that the front-line team should involved with the process to its entireties. Often times the Upper Management team, gather around a big oak table and come up with all these big and great ideas that sounds good to them, and looks great on paper, and produces invigorating numbers. When in reality, key variables should have been implanted. Again this is just my opinion.
My overall views, is if these acts were followed to somewhat in a uniform measure throughout the entire learning institution system some change may be seen. Also, if we where to apply the Golden Rules: Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in the way you wish to be spoken to. In cooperate your active listen skills everyday all day.
Deborah:
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. The "golden Rule" is an excellent example. It should become part of the culture where children are taught things like respect and listening...
thanks for your excellent response
Deborah,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with u on that.....
Tamika
Group One I find it most amazing how most of pick the early Warning signs or Intervention to respond to. It blesses me to know that I am surrounded by a group of every culture and yet remain to have the same mine set; each one reaches one; teaches one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great feel!!!!! To know that chivalry is not dead!!!
Great one Deborah, you hit the hammer right on the head of the nail espeacially regarding the breakdown in our school which I feel it is one of the many missing pieces of the puzzle to be be solved.
ReplyDeleteYes I am surprise too because everyone in our class see issues differently. Yes we can all get along and be on one accord (the same page). "Smile"
Thamicka
ReplyDeleteThe article that I read and will summarize is “Early Warning Signs. This well articulated article presents an outline of the signs to look for, how to approach such circumstance and how the public school administration can implement policies to ensure a safe environment. According to the article, early warning signs are “certain behavioral and emotional signs that viewed in context can signal a troubled child.” Early warning sings included but not limited to social withdrawal, uncontrolled anger, being a victim of violence and low school interest and poor academic performance. The article lists many more that is commonly associated with juvenile delinquency. Before identifying a troubled child, an adult needs to have a positive and nurturing relationship with the child to clearly see a difference in behavior and emotions. It is impertinent for parents, school administration and the community not to stigmatize or label a child because of misinterpreting the warning signs or unable to identify the expected behavioral and emotional pattern for elementary, middle and high school students. However, understanding the outlined warning signs will allow adults to seek help rather than isolating and withdrawing a child. The article presents principles that anyone concerned about a child can use as a guideline to seek the necessary professional assistance needed. The principles include do no harm, understanding violence and aggression within a context, avoid stereotypes, view warning signs within a developmental context and understand that children typically exhibit multiple warning signs. An imminent warning sign needs attention immediately. An imminent warning sign could be serious physical fighting with peers and family members, destruction of property, rage for minor reasons, detailed threats of violence, possession and or use of weapons and self injury or suicide. I agree with the article and it is up to concerned citizens to make sure policies and procedures are implanted to make sure our schools are safe for our children. This article needs to be circulated among adults and students to ensure a positive understanding of how involved we as a nation need to be to ensure a environment conducive to non violence.
Early warning signs is very important, teachers, administrators, counselors, and family members are the most important people in the children lives. These are the people the children look up to everyday. And needs to keep track with what the child is doing and how the child is doing in school. Early warning signs can determine whether the child is going to be an offender or become something in life, that’s why the parent’s and teacher’s need to stay on top of the children, but the teacher’s can’t help all. The teacher can recognize the students in their class who need help and it’s up to the parents to go through with getting the help for their child. You have parents who don’t care what’s going on in school, to me I think a lot of parents need to take parenting courses because some of them really don't don't how to rise a child in some cases the parents will have the older child help rising the younger children, when it’s the parents job. Another issue, is that the children don’t get the love, the caring, and the support they need at home. So when they get to school they act out, and give the teachers straight HELL. Which is not good for the teachers. When the teacher steps in and have a Parent Teacher Conference to checkout and address the childs behavior and the child needs. But the main concern is to get help for the child.
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Early warning signs is the article I choose to blog on. As a law enforcement offical I believe had most of the persons I come into contact with in my field of work, gotten some type of help when signs were first being displayed they might have never met me behind bars! Even thou all cant be saved its within my opinion had the majority been given the opportunity to address the issues they were dealing with then in turn wouldnt result in such high numbers of incarceration and/or charges. Children are always in need of attention and love. Also another great means are after school programs, such as clubs and sports because that type of involvment encourages good behavior, grades and social skills. First I believe all of these issues begin at home, parents/legal guardians must go back to the days of "family structure", meaning; having dinner at set times, doing family events (movies, bike riding, board games, etc). When theres more involvement then often times the kids are more socially able to function normally and communicate better. As far as school is concerned, when a child is identified with warning signs separating them from "normal" kids doesnt help that child. I believe assessing the child in a way that doesn't come off as a "therapy session" then creating a grid that would assist that child. Maybe he/she is bored in class because the work isnt stimulating enought, teacher doesnt teach properly, bullying, household problems (the list is endless) but putting that child in a separate class and/or maybe with other troubled kids doesnt help, if anything your giving them a meeting place to "create" more problems. Teahers and administrators have to become more hands on not just identifying the student then separating them. They need to speak extensivly with the childs teachers, the child and parents to find away to help that child to become a better citizen because if not usually that child continues the behavior, escalating as years continue ultimately ending up in the prison system if not dead early.
ReplyDeleteEarly warning signs
ReplyDeleteI chose to write about this topic because I’ve always asked myself, why is it that it usually takes a despicable act of violence by a child or youth for us to act and do something about it, when in reality this act could have been prevented? It is clear by reading this topic that in these cases, we did not take into consideration the early warning signs that every child or youth has usually demonstrated before this act ever occurred.
Early warning signs are sometimes the only indicators parents, school employees and educators have to be able to prevent an act of violence from happening. This is why being able to recognize these signs and act upon them responsibly and effectively is so paramount.
There are many warning signs that educators and parents alike can easily spot in a child, but just because the child shows so called “early warning signs”, does not mean he or she could be a threat to themselves or others. This might simply mean that this child may need help resolving some issues that he or she might be going through, either at home, in school, or in their community.
Some warning signs could be behavioral, and some could be emotional. If we could spot these signs on time, it would only allow us to act in a more responsible way in getting all the help necessary for the child before it becomes a greater problem. Many parents and educators make the mistake of easily labeling a child just because the child fits the characteristics of a troubled student, when in reality we are just adding more fuel to the situation, making the child believe they are a complete failure and that there is no solution to their behavior. The fact that teachers are the first to come across such behavior from students makes them responsible to refer these children to the properly trained specialists such as psychologists, counselors or social workers. However, teachers are not expected to analyze children’s emotions, as they are not proficiently qualified to do so.
In my opinion, the bottom line to avoid these warning signs from appearing is to establish a close, meaningful relationship with the child, whether you are their parent, their educator or simply a mentor. Making sure you give the child the necessary attention he or she requires is a sure way of preventing any warning signs from occurring in the first place. Helping them with their homework, showing concern with school performance, getting to know their teachers and peers, and encouraging an open line of communication between you as a parent and your child are some of the ways we can help our children grow up in an environment where these warning signs are not even present.
Getting Help for Troubled Children, and providing a foundation and reducing violent behavior, Is the topic I will write on.
ReplyDeleteYes would should focus on early warning signs, but what happens when the signs are address and the child still heads into the wrong directions. If we prove a good foundation and environment for the child, he or she may not become another trouble child in the world. With parents being good leaders, and role models, the child would know how to care there self when the parents are not in their presents. And with a communities being involved in children life that may lead them into being role models for the young children growing up as they did.
I must say a good foundation starts at home; however most the child time is spent in school, so with good teachers, and good school polices put into effect, this too will also helps a child to be leaded in the right direction. Also with school having a policy of school uniforms to me is a excellent why to show the child how to present themselves in public, it also help keep down other children from picking on children that ‘s less fortuned the others.
So in closing by proving a good foundation will lead to reducing violent behavior from a troubled child.
I agree with Thamicka in your statement:
ReplyDelete"Before identifying a troubled child, an adult needs to have a positive and nurturing relationship with the child to clearly see a difference in behavior and emotions. It is impertinent for parents, school administration and the community not to stigmatize or label a child because of misinterpreting the warning signs or unable to identify the expected behavioral and emotional pattern....However, understanding the outlined warning signs will allow adults to seek help rather than isolating and withdrawing a child. "
what you stated aligned closely with what I believe in not just separating the child with "warning signs" but as parents, school administrators, etc being able to identify the childs behavior and finding a solution. I personally believe when you isolate the child you encourage there behavior as they have no "good" examples to live by. Constantly being told you're different so go into that class or area is just as bad as pointing the finger..IT DOESN'T HELP. As a correction officer I was taught in the academy florida laws and statues but once on the compound I had to find a way to keep my dorm under control, especially having been in charge of the only dorm on the compound that housed all lifers and inmates who had gotten into fights in other dorms. Prime example of isolation aka segregation...now I have all the "bad" guys but yet while residing in my care I never had ANY issues, once the issues are addressed and things they wanted to do (legally) was done in a controlled environment I never encountered any problems. I would announce on the mic "family meetings" which everyone attended and if my shift was coming close to an end I would always be reminded "we not having a meeting?" by one of the guys. At the meeting we talked about open issues, problems within the dorm and/or any issues they wanted to bring to my attention. Of course I encountered guys who had nothing to say or didn't want to attend the meeting but I always suggested they do even if its just to hear whats going on because I knew in due time they would become verbal. In a setting like that one would think its acceptable for such out of order behavior but I proved to my commanding major that its possible to have the "worst" and not have a problem all based on how you identified persons and issues then finding solutions that they saw the results of. My treating them all the same as all as "we're family in this dorm" was afforded me the opportunity to hear numerous inmates express "never being treated like that (good way) in the years I've done (incarceration)".
Providence, i must agree with you, if some one would have should the children as they were growing up they would not have meet you behind bars. also agree that school programs involvments encourages good behavior, grades and social skills, and separating troble children from normal children will not be a good idea, the only thing that will do is incourge them to misbehave more.
ReplyDeleteSilvia, i agree that "early warning signs are sometimes the only indicators parents, school employees and educators have to be able to prevent an act of violence from happening."
ReplyDeleteHowever, i must say once agian even with they are aware of the early signs how would the child improve themselves? if parents, schools and educators become more of a role model this will lead them into not becoming imates
Angie Fernandez
ReplyDeleteSometimes we usually see early warning signs and we simply avoid them. Not always do early warning signs mean the child will develop into being a violent individual, but rather it helps us be able to check out the student and help them out by addressing their needs. At the same time, its important to be concerned about the child but its not okay to overreact and jump into conclusions. An easier way to help notice weird behavior in a child is to build a close and caring relationship with him/her. Research shows that students who are violent towards self and others feel rejected and psychologically victimized.
It is also important to recognize imminent warning signs. I believe safety must always be the first and foremost consideration and action must be taken immediately when a child has demonstrated imminent warning signs.
I also agree with Natasha about having a good foundation and yes indeed most of a childs time is spent in school BUT we can't leave it to the school to raise our kids. Its within ones parental duties to teach if not enforce the rules, rights and regulations of proper behavior, grades, etc. I came to this country from the caribbean at 6 yrs old leaving behind my advanced, FREE public school system to be placed in a OVERPRICED catholic school in New York because my mother said public schools in the US is nothing like back home. Not knowing what she meant by that I went to school with some of New York wealthiest kids who would do some of the cruelest things to the school support staff (janitors, kitchen workers, etc) and I remember feeling very uncomfortable. When we moved to Miami at 10 yrs old I was placed in public school which was a bit over whelming for me (the amount of kids) but my mom statement to me when I asked why I was being placed in public school now was "I've raised you right Ariande and at this age you should know better than to allow other children to get you into something you know I would not approve of".
ReplyDeleteI was 10 and had to find it within myself WHILE at school not to let the other kids influence me because not always will the teacher catch them. A child's foundation should be more so at home because a teacher is there to teach and not really discipline. Parents need to be more involved in the upbringing of there children, school/teacher involement and after school/community activites. Having a child thats well rounded and involved usually promotes self assertiveness to stay away from bad behavior and/or problems which would result in begin separated.
The days of children growing up to want to be like there parents or teachers has gone in the wind. You have kids having kids with no parental training. Teachers drive that was once there to teach has left hugely because now they're dealing with some unruly kids whose parents are just as bad (apple doesn't fall far from the tree). We're all now living in a world that has become more commercially and surgically enhanced, which often is sending a negative message to the public. I'm still fairly young at the age of 32 but I believe it was my mom's strict upbringing that kept me at bay. She was a single parent in New York working 3 nanny jobs to afford my private school as I rode the trains and ferry boats of New York and Staten Island at the age of 8-10 yrs old to get home and be responsible enough to have my homework and shower done (often times with the tv on which was forbidden), school uniform shirt ironed for next day, eaten something and in bed before she got in which was in the early morning hours as I was waking to start my day all over again....but here I am now an adult with a professional career, no kids, in a long term relationship a living proof that its possible to raise kids strong enough to have a mind of there own so once authorities are not around the child can still stand strong.
ReplyDeleteAngie Fernandez
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with what Silvia Mendoza said. Building a strong and caring relationship with the child is the foundation to avoid violent and delinquent behaviors. Letting the child know you are there to support, educate, and love them each and every day is very important. This way the child feels a communication with an adult and in the article i read on "Early Warning Signs" it says research does show this helps diminish violent behavior in children. So i do believe that this is a major factor to consider when dealing with a child that may be having changes in his behavior or simply just emotionally.
Hi Professor my first post ended up in Group 2 profile, fighting with the computer.
ReplyDeleteI agree with providence and tasha, with children it is said that it takes a village to raise a child(ren). MOst parents have problem with ther children because when they go to the school and address a teacher about that child and they dont like whats going on, they go off on the teacher in front of the child making the child have no respect...So when a teacher, counselor, or administator see somethin wrong with that child they do not want to get involved because of disrespectful parents.
On the other hand when ypu establish with the school that you are there in helping to educate the child and keep him/her inline, you will get the village helping you to raise your children...
I walked for Children with Autism today. The experience was very emotional.
We have to start making children responsible for there actions at home so they will know that there are consequences at school if they get out of hand...
I had my children early but i must say GRACE and MERCY was there for me...My granmother help but i also had to be apart. we have to get back to the basics of it does take a village to raise a child...
EARLY WARNING SIGNS...
ReplyDeleteI feel that early warning signs are only beneficial if someone responds to it at that moment…if the adult pays attention to these signs early in the stage so much could be prevented. One of these early stages would refer to the child’s behavior with anger, stress, low grades, rebellious, etc these are just to name a few. I consider it like everything else if it’s detected early anything or almost anything can be prevented.
I personally believe that if the child has enough attention and love at home they wouldn’t have a reason to react in a violent manner. (Yes, some exclusions apply =/ ) However, working with at risk students in the past, the majority of them lack attention from their parents. They crave the love from any adult; they want to feel wanted and like someone cares. The problems I encountered with these students and parents were not that the student did not want to participate in the program but that the parents didn’t want to be involved. So who is there to blame?
Reducing Violent Behavior…
I believe that a lot of the issues mentioned above coiniside with reducing violent behaviors…how can we start reducing these act? I believe they start at home. How you treat a child reflects on how the child treats you and others. Giving the child the open communication especially in their teenage years which I feel is the most vulnerable moment in their life. They are trying to fit in and deciding if they are followers or leaders. Moreover, in my perspective the keys points in reducing violent behavior is giving the child love and attention at home, giving them respect (WITH SOME BOUNDARIES) and most important communication.
It is hard for me to choice which topic to talk about because all the topics are in dying need to help our youth. I'll just try to touch a couple of concerns based on how I feel.
ReplyDeleteI am a firm believer that it starts from the home. Our actions as adults become our children future. It is hereditary and now are kids are out of control. We want to point fingers and chose not to deal with it. It's easier to blame others. As my mother use to say "you reap what you sow" and "do unto others as you would want them to do to you".
If the word LOVE was understand we would not have the problems we're having today.
LOVE is patient and kind. It is not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude or self seeking. It doesn't matter whom or what your beliefs are this meaning applies to all. Faith, hope and love is the power. We just don't want to do what is right.
As parents we are to busy which i dont understand we are doing the same thing are parents did for those like me raised by one parent;in my case my mother. She had to work, three girls and we had to get our education and behave accordingly it wasn't a choice. Our kids are allowed to make choices. Parents preferr to be friends with their children. Which does not give our children the motivation nor the incentive they need.
The phrase for every action there are consequences should have never left our everyday lifes. I blame that on society as was mentioned in class someone didn't think their bad behind child deserved to get paddled in school and some child felt hitting/slapping was to abusive. Amazing kids having the hands that feeds them prosecuted. Society gave our kids authority. If they don't have to listen or abide by rules from home we can't expect them to listen to other: adults, taechers, lawyers, police, jugdes, admimistrators etc..
Getting help for troubled youth will probably work only if there are have more programs per area. Our congressman can make funding work in some areas, we as the community need to make sure we get the funds for areas needed to keep our children out of trouble. We need more community centers with dedicated and determined staff (parents,teachers and leaders). i feel it would make a difference.
I have been reading articles all day there are alot of planning on what should work for our children. Indenify the problem, preparedness,response and reovery hopefully will prevent and reduce effects of dangerous situations.
Angie F.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you say, that we simply AVOID the early warning signs. I believe that, this is one of our biggest problems. Again I state that if we would pay a little more attention and take action to these early signs...so much can be prevented.
Sonya,
ReplyDeleteYes!!! You are so right! I agree with you parents sometimes do not find the TIME to be with his/her child. Some not all...some find that it is not important to spend time or communicate with their child. Therefore, the children find different ways to crave attention.
Yet,some parents think that by purchasing materialistic items for their kids can buy the time that was lost and that is not the case either.
I am not a parent so I may not have the right answers or advice for those that are...However, I've learned from a single mother and older siblings that a relationship is not built on materialistic things but on time spent with one another, with the involvement you as a parent have in your child's life, the communication, love, and most important laughters and family memories are what one carries and treasures forever.
Remember you cant ever give your children to much love. (that's all they want) =)
To Maritza21:
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that helping a child that is showing early signs would be more beneficial when taking action from the very beginning the problem has occurred. The foundation of a happy and stable child comes from their home, and by being surrounded by love, acceptance and comprehension. Unfortunately, it is up to the parents to play their role in wanting to keep their children mentally and physically healthy. Parents have to be involved in their children’s lives, they must know who their peers are, they have to be involved in their school activities. Parents should also have involvement with their child’s teachers and not wait until the teacher has to contact them because the child is derailing himself from their school activities. Being a parent is not an easy job, but if a person decides to become one, then the primary duty parenthood entails is helping our children become a better person for our future.
Intervention: Getting Help for Troubled Children
ReplyDeleteHello everyone!!!...Prevention approaches have proved effective in enabling school communities to decrease the frequency and intensity of behavior problems (Hunter & Elias, 1998). We know that some children are obviously so troubled that it is impossible to miss. Especially, these children struggle and act out in school. They may be violent or act inappropriately in peer or adult relationships. For example; some symptoms of childhood depression are frequent sadness and crying, wanting to be alone, low energy, and lack of concentration. If we suspect our child or another child may be depressed, we should seek help as soon as possible. Perhaps they come to school or are seen in public in dirty clothing or looking hungry. Often, adults remain unaware that a child is troubled. Some troubled children hide it well, behind fake smiles. They are loners, and desperately seeking approval and attention. It is important to know ways to help all troubled kids. According to the American Academy of Child Psychiatry states that at least five percent of children and adolescents suffer from serious depression at any given time. This may be caused by neglect or abuse, a family loss, a change in family living conditions, a divorce, or a chemical imbalance. School wide strategies create a foundation that is more responsive to children in general, one that makes interventions for individual children more effective and efficient. As parents, we should discuss the school's discipline policy with your child. Show our support for the rules, and help our child understand the reasons for them. Lessons on conflict resolution have also been added to many schools' courses, to help prevent troubled students from resorting to violence. Peer counseling and active peer programs have also helped students become more aware of the signs that a fellow student may be becoming more troubled or violent. Another thing that helps make schools safer is greater awareness of problems like bullying and discrimination. The message is clear: It's okay to be concerned when you notice warning signs in a child and it's even more appropriate to do something about those concerns. Many schools now have programs to fight these problems, and teachers and administrators know more about protecting students from violence.
I also strongly agree with Martiza21 when she states that sometimes the parents' main concern is to give their child material things to "cover up" for the time they dont dedicate to spending with them. I believe building family time and memories is of much greater value to the child than buying them the latest iPOD or PS3. Children are attention seekers and if they are not recieving that care, love, and attention at home; they will look else where to find it and feel fulfilled. This is when delinquent & violent behaviors begin to develope and problems start to show.
ReplyDeleteLike Maritza, I am also not a parent and maybe my advice is not the greatest.. but seeing the way both of my parents raised me has made me realize that one day when it is my turn, I will follow my parent's footsteps because they have done a pretty fantastic job with my sister and I.
To Ms. Simmons:
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the fact that the most important people in a child’s life are the parents, teachers, family members, along with other school faculty that could be mentors in these children’s lives. However, I do disagree on early warning signs determining if the child will become an offender or not because if these behaviors are caught on time, the child will still have a chance of being a normal member of society. Also, it is the primary job of the parents to “stay on top” of the children when it comes to disciplining them and curbing these behaviors. Yes, teachers do play a major role in our children’s lives, but their main purpose is to educate and not to discipline them; discipline starts at home. I also agree with your statement about parents taking parenting classes, as well as those instances where parents make their oldest son or daughter take care of their younger siblings, when it is the parents themselves that have to raise all their children.
In my humble opinion, crises of adults are also far from a calm stage. I am very worried regarding the climax of the baby-boomers’ generation: without their wisdom, the picture of the following generation looks very bleak. Yes, perhaps this so called x generation likes to take immediate action and appear to be liberal in all regards, but their actions are alienated from analytical thinking, caution, and healthy conservative rationalization. Buoyant liberalism is without a reasonableness, which could manifest in a flimsy outcome. By that I mean Xers keep blindly implementing the same approaches that have been introduced before them, without slowing down and realizing – “hey we keep using this approach for the past half century or longer and the situation is only deteriorating (education going through the same patterns and children end-up with the same mentality). – maybe we should rudimentarily revise our approach, instead of keep going in the same direction and keep stepping on the same rakes?”
ReplyDeleteIt is easy to intervene into the children’s troubles with an antidote labeled “assistance.” The question is, is this assistance a new approach or the old approach with the new assumption? The difference is opportunistic optimism versus obvious oblivion: in first case it is an experience, in the second it is fraud of expectation.
Nevertheless, I agree with much of the article’s content; I vigorously oppose any type of counteraction which of course manifests in some form of laws, rules, regulations, that will be eventually again broken. Instead I believe there should be some form of proper articulation of common sense and values or shifting of the flow. At first, reform should be taken in the same direction of the event until anchor and rapport have been established; then, interest of the misbehaved may be shifted towards the new paradigm tying it to a proper set of values.
In general, I expect the human mindset passed on to children to be on a much higher level by now, especially taking into consideration the discoveries and innovations of our time.
My Dear Debora,
ReplyDeleteEven a Golden Rule, conveys very simple worded and yet precise meaning,
“Also, if we where to apply the Golden Rules: Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in the way you wish to be spoken to. In cooperate your active listen skills everyday all day.”
I would like to live to the day when Golden Rule would be a common sense.
Great job Debora.
Timur
To agree and disagree with my fellow classmates..
ReplyDeleteYes, i strongly believe that a strong foundation begins at home. However, the home is no longer a form of established morals and discipline. The parents have long abandoned their true role as teachers and definers of life, they have become a part of the assimilating process in main stream America. Parents have forced their responsibility on the public school adminstration since their child or children spent at least eight hours in school. The teachers are not getting paid enough nor are they equipped academically to be parents, mentors or psychologists. The community have neglected in identifying with the African proverb, " it takes a village to raise a nation", hence thier lack of responsibility to maintain order and stability within a community.
School asdminstration are in fear of being sued hence their lazadizical approach to providing a safe haven for students. If all our parents, teachers, community and school adminstration each understand the role they play and how effective their feedback and unification is to accomplish one goal, which is to affectionaltely transition our youths through the educational system. The article " early warning signs" should be used by us students to implement what we have learned and must share within our own circle of friends and people we co-habitate with. I will end with "teach one, reach all"
Hi Thamicka,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement, I strongly believe that an understanding of youth psychology can help parents, school officials, and other youth service providers to better deal with potentially violent youth. However, parents, school officials, and other youth service providers can take numerous steps to reduce the signs on children and to reduce the risks of youth violence. For example, establishing ongoing, sincere, and trusting relationships with youth built upon regular, quality communications; being alert for, and promptly responding to, issues such as: detachment and disciplinary problems in school. I think we should Talk to our children honestly and, if necessary, seek professional help BEFORE a crisis!
Hi Silvia,
ReplyDeleteI think the first step in a proactive approach to this problem is to build an early warning system designed to use accurate data or information to help target an appropriate mix of interventions. However, there is one widely accepted fact: early and intensive intervention can have a profound impact on the quality of life for children at risk and their families. The key is early detection. But recognizing the early signs can be a challenge for parents and professionals alike.
Dear Providence,
ReplyDeleteMy admiration and deep respect to you, your mom, and the set of values you inherited.
I would like to second you statement, conservatism is immensely important in child and child upbringing matters. Parents should be accountable for the proper, due diligent upbringing of their children as any man would be accountable for the crimes they committed. For example, the responsibility that goes with the right to have a child could be more or less comparable to the responsibility of owning a weapon.
Peace,
Timur
Tahysha ... feeling are mutural It is reaaly hard trying to help kid today. Parent(s) want to jump on you and curse you out. It was better when ever one got involved. Kids are not scared at all. Punishment is in order. I feel we should have bootcamps. Hard core academy. The academy should focus on having kids complete their education, physical education, tech skills, self motivation skills, etc..activities that would allow kids to express themselves like art,dance, poetry etc...
ReplyDeleteMs. Morgan,
ReplyDeleteYou are as usual rocking. I like the proverb and your flamboyance.
Best,
Timur
According to this great article I read on Early Warning Signs are indicators that a student needs help. Administrators, teachers, counselors, school support staff and family members are on the front line when it comes to observing the troublesome behavior. These are the people the student sees more than anyone else.
ReplyDeleteThe article presents principles for anyone concerned about a student can use as a guideline to seek the necessary professional. The principles for identifying the Early Signs: Avoid stereotypes, Understand violence and aggression, do no harm, View warning signs within a developmental context and Understand that children typically exhibit multiple warning signs.
In some situations and for some youth, different combinations of events, behaviors, and emotion may lead to aggressive rage or violent behavior toward self or others. A good rule of thumb is to assume that these warning signs, especially when they are presented in combination, indicate a need for further analysis to determine an appropriate intervention. Research shows that when children have a positive, meaningful connection to an adult---whether it be at home, in school, or in the community—the potential for violence is reduced significantly.
My opinion is to establish a close meaningful relationship with the child, spending quality time, encouraging that child and make sure you get involve with school activities, teachers and the child’s friends/environment.
Angie, I agree with you…..sometimes we detect early warning signs and neglect, avoid or turn our heads away. Sometimes we tend to stereotype or overreact to children instead of getting to the root of their problem. Not all early warning signs mean the child will develop into a violent person. We must establish a close relationship with the child by laying the foundation of trust, love, listening to the child.
ReplyDeleteMs. Palmer, I must give you your props….you truly was hot and on target early morning with your perception on Early Warning Signs.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the information from the article and what you were saying in terms of the information provided in the article that I, also read on - how to and what to do. As you stated, with limited resources, I find it very difficult to implement these rules, policies and procedures especially in an emergency case. Going through another channel to get what is needed in an emergency case is far and beyond me.
The topic I chose to do is responding in the aftermath of crisis. The main reason I really picked this topic is because I saw that no one else did it and I took a class recently called emergency management, which this topic is similar to what I was learning. Well this topic is regarding to a crisis inside a school involving students and teachers and also staff. It says that members of the crisis team, which includes professionals within the school district and within the community, should understand natural stress reactions. It also states that professionals should also be familiar with how different people will respond to death and loss. As I read more of this topic it had included from schools that already experience tragedy and it had many different provisions in their response plans. One of the provisions was to help parents understand children’s reactions to violence. Usually after major tragedy’s children may experience trouble sleeping, and getting physical ill, etc. Another one of the provisions in the response plan was to help teachers and other staff deal with their reactions to a crisis. Basically what I have learned from reading this topic is that there are many steps to recover mentally and physically after a crisis has occurred. And I also learned that it depends on the person on how they respond to a crisis, it may take longer for some people to recover from a serious tragedy.
ReplyDeletelike always i agree with the most of you.. i agree with ms. simmons also especially when she believes that some parents need to go to parenting class. i believe some need that.. especially the younger parents
ReplyDeleteTo Timur
ReplyDeleteThank you for dearest thoughts. It is impressive to know my thoughts make people think no matter how outlandish they seem to be at times....
To J. Paitan
ReplyDeleteAs I have stated in class there is a conspiracy to make criminals out of our youths. Parents are programmed to neglect their duties by concentrating on acquiring the "american dream". We as parents have failed our youths and expect society to pick up where we slack. We can no longer inflict punishment on our children, the fear of God is taken out of school and policies have made our teachers intimidated to "get involved. Our youths are left to learn lessons from mainstream media and veideo games. Mainstream America pushes our youths to an edge that is irreversible unless that nurturing is at home to combat the effects of our assimilated society.