I'm on my phone so this may be confusing. My reaction to the admin's safety concerns is that this reasoning supports the need to look for appropriate interventions regarding behavioral issues. If punishing doesn't *work* DS needs something that does work, to address the safety issues.
Not that I expect the typical school staff to follow that logic, ha.
Are you implying that logic and public education don't always go together?
I told him that if he wants compliance then he needs to establish a trust relationship with DS. DS will comply with almost anything I ask, as long as I don't make it a command or order, and don't say it with an angry voice. While I try not to get mad, criticize or speak harshly...occasionally I get frustrated after a long day of dealing with DS, but I've learned that I get better results staying calm.
As a result, I think that DS knows he's in a safe environment, and will relax and behave more easily. At school, on the other hand...
