- What is Restitution?
- How to Avoid Debate & Excuses
Restitution is a process where we teach children to figure out why they acted the way they did, and what they could do better next time.
Also that it is okay to make mistakes, but we must take responsibility for and fix those mistakes.
Restitution Works To Create the Conditions For the Person To Fix their Mistake
To Return to the Group Strengthened And Together, to Celebrate the Learning
Everyone leaves with their dignity intact
1. Ask “What’s the rule?” If the child doesn’t know or won’t say it, repeat the rule yourself.
2. Ask “Can you do that?” Don’t require a verbal answer, a nod is adequate.
3. Say “Thank you, I appreciate it.”
By stating the rule in the positive, the child remains on the success side and less likely to act out or withdraw. We do not need to chastise them about breaking the rule, they already know that.
The question is . . . can he or she change their behavior?