We ask that parents explain to their children that disruptive or harmful behavior (sand-throwing, spitting, hitting, biting, swearing, name-calling, teasing, taunting, etc.) by any child will be taken as a sign that the child may be ready to leave. And that, if the behavior continues, the parent will remove the child from the group. If the parent is unaware of a problem with her child’s behavior, it is expected that other parents who are noticing the situation will notify the parent of the child immediately.
The understanding is that, although the child is not presently ready to engage in positive social interactions, he is welcome to come another time. By doing this, we hope to preserve the environment for the remaining children - as a safe and harmonious place in which to play, learn and make friends. The aim is to reinforce, in a concrete way, the desirability of positive social behavior among the children; as well, place full responsibility for socialization where we feel it belongs: with the parent (since no one else can reinforce expected and desirable social behavior as well as a child’s parent).
Through the means outlined above, we hope to help the more aggressive and dominant children in the group to learn to channel their considerable power into co-operative and friendly interactions with other children. Rather than into negative actions that lead to intimidation, and possibly the disruption of activities.
Toward this end, we also ask that children refrain from using their toys as weapons, or from play fighting.
We homeschool for many different reasons, but our shared goal is to fan the spark, the desire to learn, that all children are born with. As well, to provide a nurturing and loving environment to facilitate that learning. We recognize that our group is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, countries and lifestyles. Our expectation is that everyone should be tolerant and tactful in their dealings with one other. We should also be aware of and responsive to, the needs of others in the group as much as possible. Finally, we request members refrain from smoking at DUNEHA events and activities.
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