Discussion 3.3 Answer

[Victoria]

Listening is an easy step for me; however, the limiting process is often the most difficult due to both time constraints and my emotional level with the child. I should work on limiting my own response and working it through without putting that stress on the child.

[Cheryl Hidalgo]

Listen:Get to eye level and ask child what is wrong
Limit:get involved if unreasonable behavior occurs and explain the difference of what is right from wrong
Listen: release step, very important to getting a good response from child. Allow them time to regain their thoughts and calm down from any tantrums and make best decision for what to do next if any more steps necessary.

I would say last step because it can be hard to decide what actions need to be taken and it is in our hands to resolve issue.

[Jordan]

The Listen, Limit, Listen process is about assessing the situation, stepping in if the situation seems harmful to self or others, and then helping the child figure out what to do next.

The hardest part for me is staying close when a child starts to throw a tantrum. I understand that it is necessary for them to release the tension that they were previously feeling, but I always have the urge to leave the child alone when they are being that upset and unreasonable to so that maybe they'll calm down on their own. Children throwing tantrums elevate my own stress and I find that to be the hardest part to deal with.

[Chelsea]

I think the hardest step for me in the "Listen, Limit, Listen" process is the last one. I understand that stress release is important but I have a hard time being close to someone who is crying or very upset. Also, it creates potential discomfort for other children or concern for other staff or adults.