Love & Logic

Love & Logic

Rule #1

Rule #2

Use enforceable limits.

Provide Choices within limits.

Rule #3

Apply Consequences with Empathy.

9 Essential Skills

~ Neutralize Arguing~Delay Consequences~Empathy~The Recovery Process~Develop Positive Relationships~Set Limits with Enfroceable Statements~Use Choices to Prevent Power Struggles~Quick and Easy Interventions~Guide STudents to Own and Solve Their Problems

Four Basic Principles

1 ~ The Enhancement of Self-Concept2 ~ Shared Control3 ~Consequences with Empathy4~ Shared Thinking

Pros

Cons

*Empowers students through choice*Enhances Self Concept*Postive Talk! ~ no focusing on negative*Release of control of having to think 2 steps ahead*Tons of Practical Examples

*Cannot stand on it's own all the time*Difficulty of coming up with choices on the spot (improves with time)*Everyone needs to buy in for it to really work - Parents & Teachers!*Might oversimplify real world applications for children.