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Stephanie Wicker, a leading Australian behaviour consultant, has launched a new report following the news that research shows a connection between children who get smacked and adults who assault their partners. The study, which was run by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch, found that kids who were smacked as children might be more likely to become abusive in later life.
More information can be found at: http://stephaniewicker.com
Stephanie Wicker is a child behaviour specialist, and explains that the study could show evidence of children learning through experience, imitation and operations. As such, the connection between being smacked and abusing later in life might be the result of learned behaviour.
However, it’s important to note that not all children tested grew up to abuse their partners. The survey found that 68% of adults who were smacked were more likely to be physically aggressive to their partners as adults.
Stephanie Wicker notes that behavior is highly individualistic, and as such it’s impossible to draw concrete conclusions based on the study alone.
As a specialist in child behaviour, she places emphasis on learning effective techniques that work well in terms of shaping undesired behaviours.
Clear evidence suggests that an antecedent approach to behaviour that gives a child the tools required to meet their needs without falling back on unwanted behaviour is the best approach.
The problem with punishment is not in the punishment itself, but rather the way in which it is used. When parents and teachers rely on punishment solely to shape behaviour, it can have the reverse effect of encouraging further bad behaviour down the line.
This is because it doesn’t meet the needs behind the bad behaviour, and because adults using this method are using punishing consequences and bypassing the antecedent, they are missing teaching opportunities. By changing their methods, they could help the child to learn more about coping skills, self regulation and problem solving.
Stephanie Wicker is a leading behaviour specialist and offers expert coaching on reversing bad behaviour in children among other aspects of learning. Three main packages are available through her website, including basic membership, premium membership, and small group coaching.
Members get access to evidence based behaviour training, expert interviews, online workshops and more. Each is designed to teach parents effective tools for instilling self esteem, resilience and responsibility through healthy relationship building and connection.
Interested parties can get in touch with Stephanie through visiting the URL above.
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