Being Responsive (Ross Greene #3)

[@LeaAnnM]

What FANTASTIC information!!!! Thank you Dr. Greene!

[@monajayne7717]

I felt that... I have two children. My daughter is a perfect little angel. My son is...not. Lol. I used to go around judging people with poorly behaved kids and thought if they could just be like me, their kids would behave. Meanwhile, God was up there laughing at the plans he had in store for me in my son. I had to learn the hard way about being responsive to the hand we've been dealt being the definition of good parenting. I wish I'd found your stuff 5 years ago.

[@elissajones5154]

I'm only a few videos in and I just have to say THANK YOU!! I have been feeling soo overwhelmed lately bc of my challenging son- to the point of crying almost every day bc I'm at my wits end and have no idea how to deal with him. So far, every coupon this video has me stains point saying YES! Thank you! (The fact that if my son could do better, he WOULD do better; you're realization that the same methods for neurotypical kids was not working on challenged kids; and letting me know I should not be blamed or feel judged because of my sons behavior.

[@rcg08]

Brilliant man!

[@PeterBrodie]

Kids are doing their best, because why wouldn't they? Parents are doing their best, because why wouldn't they? Teachers are doing their best, because why wouldn't they? The reality is that we all need to take a step back to look at our situation, think about what we're facing, and engage others in supporting us to process it effectively. To maximise our chances of getting the support we need, an ongoing dialogue is necessary so that we all understand what the outcomes we want will look like. This means all of us taking a step back out of the problem situation so that we can look into it. When we're in the situation itself, we can only look outside it to what we've left behind - longing for the past instead of creating the future.

[@aguyfromnothere]

The fact that there is dramatic differences between family and behaviors on average it suggests a strong family difference in family culture or genetics. Fatherless homes have dramatically worse behavioral outcomes...clearly parents play a role. Also serious statement of American pathology that we compare teachers to mental health professionals.

[@taylynhawkes1256]

our school system is failing miserably

[@mnsotapop]

@cjmaloney81 I'm sure your reasoning is much better and more qualified.

[@sunsetjoseph]

I don't know that his/her reasoning needs to be...The idea that that there is an intrinsic motivation to do well inside of all animals is obviously false. However, there is an intrinsic motivation inside all of us to do well for OURSELVES. This is human nature. And if you don't think qualification is overrated, Ross Greene often works with kids on multiple anti-psychotics before "treating" them. I recommend not simply buying into whatever someone had to offer simply because he is a doctor.

[@Nan-59]

Interesting take!