Porter - Louise

: She views disruptive behavior as a rational attempt to meet an underlying need or as a result of a lack of skill, rather than willful defiance.

: Her philosophy is built on the belief that humans have evolved to be cooperative and that adults should trust children's rational motives. Professional Background Guiding Children's Behaviour with Dr Louise Porter [event] louise porter

: Porter argues that praise (e.g., "good boy/girl") can damage self-esteem because it makes a child's worth dependent on external approval. She instead recommends acknowledgment and celebration similar to how one would congratulate a friend. : She views disruptive behavior as a rational

Porter’s work focuses on moving away from "controlling discipline"—which she defines as the use of rewards, punishments, and praise to manipulate behavior—toward a system that respects children’s autonomy. louise porter