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When kids misbehave or even just don’t follow through on their responsibilities, some sort of consequence needs to be administered. Missing recess, staying after school, even being sent to the dreaded Principal’s Office — these are all common, accepted punishments for such crimes against humanity as talking back to a teacher, running in the halls, or not turning in an assignment. At Willard Grade Center School in Ada, Oklahoma, a fifth- and sixth-grade only school, they’ve come up with a new and unusual punishment. Kids are made to spend recess standing next to school building, facing the wall.
Most of us will admit to lying to our kids on occasion. We make up stories about fairies who pay money for teeth and praise even the sloppiest artistic efforts. These parental fibs are rare and motivated mostly by a desire to make our children happy. Or are they? According to a recent study, parents lie to their children more often and about more things than you might think. And their motivation for bending the truth isn’t always altruistic. Continue reading »
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