Behaviors & Blaming Others?
Date: February 28th, 2024
Ask Polly: Blaming and Excusing?
Date: May 6th, 2023
Polly answers the question: “My 8th graders do not take responsibility for anything, whether it’s homework, fighting, or running in the halls. Instead, they blame, make excuses, and complain. What can I do?”
It’s Their Fault. NOT MINE!
Date: September 12th, 2021
A kid’s behavior will not change if they are constantly blaming others for their actions. Until they own their behavior, you won’t see change!
An Easy Way to Handle Tattletaling
Date: August 22nd, 2018
Tattletales, complainers, and “informers” are sometimes looking for attention. Here’s how I handle them.
Your Kid Punched Someone!
Date: March 7th, 2018
A parent told me: “Well, I told my kid if someone goes after him on the playground he should just bash ‘em.”
Behavior: Breaking Classroom Rules?
Date: October 4th, 2017
Behavior: teach kids to control their responses
Date: September 3rd, 2015
Kids tend to blame others for how they respond to a situation. We have to teach them that THEY are in control of their response, and it’s not someone else’s fault. Watch this video for a real life example.
Behavior: how to make sure you understand
Date: July 16th, 2015
When a child is telling me about a behavioral event, I use this technique to make sure I understand.
Behavior: don’t let blaming work
Date: January 8th, 2015
It’s not easy to get a child to own his behavior, but it’s so important! Watch this video for my thoughts.
What do you do when a student always blames another student?
Date: August 28th, 2013
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