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​Who’s Naughty or Nice? Navigating through Santa Season!

12/11/2015

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A message from our Director

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I have a little trouble during Santa Season.  As teachers, we are taught not to label children as “good” or “bad” – we don’t even utter those words.  All of the children are wonderful and we love them unconditionally. Their behaviour may need some work, but we are taught to keep that separate and we counsel parents to do the same. Negative behaviour does not mean the child is a bad person. So when Santa comes to town and “knows when you’ve been bad or good….”, I get squirmy. How do we reconcile this?

It’s really about semantics.  The difference is subtle, but instead of asking your child, “Were you a good girl today?”, try asking “Did you have your nice behaviour out today?” This separates the deed from the doer and helps us be specific in encouraging positive behaviour.  It also helps justify the fact that Santa comes with gifts anyways, regardless of any behaviour shenanigans.   As it turns out…..all children are “good”.
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season!
​
Leslie
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