Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

#1059 - Q&A: Reality Check & Conforming at Kindy


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If your family was invited to participate in a reality TV show would it be an easy "yes!", a "no way!", or would you deliberate? Alan, from the USA, asks Dr Justin for his opinion.

Kirsty questions if she should be worried about her 5 year old son, with teachers concerned he is not conforming at preschool, and wants to know how she can help him. Is preschool a time and place where conformity should be encouraged, or is it stifling individuality?

In this episode:

  • Child on-screen exploitation
  • Potential life-long ramifications
  • Pros and cons of participating
  • Questions to ask the producer
  • Conformity is a dirty word!
  • Arguments for and against conformity
  • Importance of context
  • Motivation
  • Teachers usually know what they're talking about!
  • Gain child's perspective
  • Explore solutions with child

Relevant Links:

  • What to do when kids won’t listen [Webinar]

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