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Discipline Ideas?

I am a foster mom to 6 kids, we use time out, positive reinforcement, goals, charts etc. In the past I have come up with some good ideas like “hug fest” two kids who are fighting having to stand and give each other hugs for five minutes. Or taped X’s on the floor for them to sit on, just close enough to have to deal with each other but far enough away so they can not touch. The kids are older now, 9, 6, and 5 being the main ones. One will not follow directions at all, will leave messes all over and no matter how many times you show her she still does the same thing. One has melt downs and will hit the other kids, then runs up stairs and hides on the top bunk of the triple bunk bed, then will not come down for his punishment. The last nothing seems to phase him! Nothing you do works! He does not care! I have tried taking TV away, the pool, the toys, outside, everything!

As far as two kids fighting, the “Peace Rose” may be helpful. I learned of this while my daughter was in Montessori school. It works like this: Obtain a white rose (plastic, silk, etc.), and set it in a “special” vase. When a fight or conflict arises, the children involved have to get the Peace Rose. These are the rules: one child holds the rose & speaks, the other has to remain silent. The child holding the rose calmly states “You really made me angry/hurt my feelings when you…..” The child states anything he/she needs to. Then the rose is turned over to the other child, with the same rules; ie, the first child now has to remain silent. They pass the rose back and forth until they have resolved the situation between themselves. Then forgiveness is offered & accepted, hug or handshake, and the rose goes back into it’s special place. This is helpful in learning conflict resolution as a child that will (hopefully) carry into adulthood. There is no interference from an adult except for telling them to get the Peace Rose. Hope this helps, good luck. God bless you for being a foster parent!

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