Permissable Discipline Methods
This requirement states that every disciplinary measure must be consistent with these internal standards.
What are your policies and procedures?
This form of punishment, including pinching, shaking, or hitting, is not allowed under any circumstances.
What is corporal punishment?
Employees may discipline their own children in care as long as they follow these.
What are the discipline and guidance requirements in this subchapter?
Positive guidance helps children develop this internal trait instead of relying on rigid external rules.
What is self-discipline?
Discipline must not cause this kind of harm to a child.
What is physical or emotional damage?
Disciplining a child using food, naps, or this developmental activity is prohibited.
What is toilet training?
Disciplinary measures used to teach skills must be these kinds of commonly accepted practices.
What are teaching or training techniques?
Clear, understandable guidelines and this technique help children develop internal control of their actions.
What is redirection?
The level of severity listed for "Discipline should match the child’s age and this developmental factor."
What is Medium-High
Caregivers are prohibited from using language that is harsh, abusive, or this kind of inappropriate speech.
What is profane language?
Martial arts programs must describe these types of disciplinary measures to parents in writing.
What are physical exercise or sparring?
Positive methods of guidance promote these three aspects of a child's character: self-esteem, self-control, and this.
What is self-direction?
This positive method involves redirecting behavior with clear, constructive communication.
What is using positive statements?
You may not place a child in one of these secluded or dark places as punishment.
What is a locked or dark room, bathroom, or closet?
Parents must be informed that they have this right regarding disciplinary information.
What is the right to ask for additional information?
This research-based outcome of positive discipline helps children succeed in both physical and social environments.
What is learning appropriate behavior or social skills?
A time-out must be no longer than this many minutes per year of the child’s age.
What is one minute per year of age?
Withholding this type of activity is prohibited unless the child is misbehaving during the activity itself.
What is active play?
Skill-based discipline must never cross the line into this category, as defined by the Texas Family Code.
What is abuse, neglect, or exploitation?
What is hurting or hitting others?