What is ‘Discipline’ through the Lens of Children’s Rights?

We often hear the phrase, “Chdren need discipline!” But the word “discipline” can mean very different things to different people. Does it mean physical punishment, like spanking? Does it mean emotional punishment, like timeout? And if children have rights, what happens to discipline? In this webinar, Dr. Durrant will look at discipline through various lenses to help us understand why this word is so controversial. She will provide a framework for thinking about discipline in the childcare context, which emphasizes children’s rights to protection, dignity and participation in their learning. Dr. Joan Durrant is a developmental psychologist who created a parent support program called, Positve Discipline in Everyday Parenting (PDEP) that is based on principles of children’s rights.

Workshop cut off Friday November 21, 2025 @ 12pm