An example of guidance

Guidance vs. Discipline: guidance, focusing on the behavior you want the child to learn in using a positive approach

When Ajani was between 8 and 10 months old he would throw down his bottle when he finished drinking. I began to tell him not to throw it. My mother and sister would tell him the same, that brings about consistency.

At 11 months old he started to hold his bottle and wait for one of us to take it from him. If we are not in his immediate view or we don't notice he's done with the bottle he makes a sound to indicate he's finished rather than throwing the bottle down. I would walk over to him, take the bottle and say thank you.

Reeshemah
Daseta's Daughter