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posted by Fnord666 on Wednesday December 07 2016, @09:38AM   Printer-friendly
from the what-about-at-home? dept.

A new federal report recommends that schools emphasize building children's "self-regulation" skills in order to increase opportunities for student success in a number of areas. The recommendation is one of several in the report, the fourth in a series on self-regulation research and practice from the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Researchers have zeroed in on the importance of self-regulation skills, which allow children to manage their thoughts and feelings, control impulses, and problem-solve.

"Self-regulation affects wellbeing across the lifespan, from mental health and emotional wellbeing to academic achievement, physical health, and socioeconomic success," said Desiree Murray, associate director of research at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and lead author of the report. "Unfortunately, prolonged or pronounced stress and adversity, including poverty and trauma, can delay children's self-regulation development."


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  • (Score: 1) by BenFenner on Wednesday December 07 2016, @08:11PM

    by BenFenner (4171) on Wednesday December 07 2016, @08:11PM (#438492)
    No, what you're describing is not self-discipline. You're describing normal discipline (external discipline).
    Being self-disciplined means you were not taught with a paddle or a belt, or any traditional discipline from outside factors. Being self-disciplined means you behave[d] in a socially acceptable manner due to a code of conduct you created by yourself, for yourself.
  • (Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Thursday December 08 2016, @01:52AM

    by The Mighty Buzzard (18) Subscriber Badge <themightybuzzard@proton.me> on Thursday December 08 2016, @01:52AM (#438584) Homepage Journal

    Regular discipline is what teaches you. Self-discipline is what you learn.

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