Student Behavior Contracts

Student behavior contracts are a great way for parents, teachers, and students to work together to create a successful plan for establishing the best behavior from each child. A behavior contract can be used for students with disruptive behavior problems that need to be addressed or just as a general classroom rule set for all children in a class to help maintain discipline and order.

There a number of sample behavior contracts available online. They range from simple, this is what is expected and these are the specific consequences for when the rules are not followed, to awards that can be earned through continually making good choices. No matter the type of contract that is being used, the parent, student, and teacher all need to be involved in creating the behavior contract, all need to agree to each part, and sign the contract saying they agree.

If the student behavior contract is being used to correct behavior you should also set up regular meetings to access how it is working, what, if any, changes need to be made and to get a general feeling of how well it is working and how each participant feels about it. If the child has a number of behavior problems that need to be addressed, you may want to start with one behavior and as the child masters each one, add another. This will help keep the child from becoming overwhelmed or feeling like s/he is being picked on.

The key to success with any behavior contract, be it student behavior contracts, parent contracts, or any other form, is consistency. Make sure that expectations are very clear and that consequences all well defined as well, then follow through every single time. If there is any question as to whether or not the consequences will be carried out, your chance of success diminishes greatly. This may seem overwhelming at first but it is the only way to achieve a successful outcome. Always make the process as positive as possible. Don't focus on negative behavior, choose to focus on the positive behavior that is expected. Reassure the child that you are there to help him/her be the best they can be.

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Parent Child Contract for Family Values

Using a parent child contract for family values is one way of making sure everyone in the family understands what your family values are, what behavior is expected, and what consequences will apply for each behavior. Having everything set forth in writing and discussing each aspect with all family members, allowing each family member to provide input regarding each of the family values and consequences, will help insure your success.

There are many topics that parents often find difficult to discuss with their children and teens. Whether it be about sexual activity, drug and alcohol use, or just general behavior and chores, a parent child contract will help. You can use a parent child contract template or build one from scratch with your family values. Make sure that you go over every part of the contract with each member of the family until you all agree. If everyone has input and agrees to what is written and then signs it, arguments over enforcement will virtually disappear.

If you have children of all different ages in your  home you may wish to draw up separate parent child contracts for each child. Teen issues are very different from those of younger children, while younger children may need  more direction on general behavior contracts or chore charts, adolescents may need specific contracts for driving, dating, cell phone use, sexual activity and others. Make sure that each contract is specific to what your family values and expectations are.

Before discussing sensitive issues with your teen, do some research. Make sure you have the latest facts and statistics on teen drug addiction and alcohol abuse, STD statistics, or whatever information will help your teens understand that you have their welfare and best interest at heart with your family values. If you can lovingly explain the reasons for your beliefs and desires for them, helping them understand the dangers associated with risky behavior they will be much more likely to comply with your rules.

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