Reason for Choice: This video is good introduction for parents to watch, it is visual and stimulating. It shows the author Barbara Coloroso being interviewed about her book called “Kids are worth it”. By watching this video clip, it gives you a sense of who the author is and provides you the viewer with a chance to get a sense of whether this book is a resource that you would consider.
Use: This resource is primarily for parents. This can be used and illustrated in a possible workshop about parenting. It can be a handout made by a teacher or an early childhood educator to give out to the parents.
Message: Is to put the ownership on children and give them choice when it comes to disciplining. She suggests three styles of parenting: the jelly fish, the brick wall and the backbone and describes hypothetical situations and how each type of parent would react. The main focus is not to be too strict or too lenient but to achieve a positive outcome by keeping it children-centered. This style of positive parenting involves treating kids with respect, giving them a sense of positive power in their own lives, giving them opportunities to make decisions, take responsibility for their actions and learn from their successes and mistakes.