The End of ‘Restorative Discipline’? Parents, Teachers Are Fed Up

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It appears parents and educators in the nation’s public school systems are starting to realize the degree of charlatanry associated with so-called “restorative discipline” practices.

A recent report out of Texas details how parents and community officials are questioning one district’s decade-long approach with such.

Restorative discipline (or “justice” or “practices”) is “founded on the belief that all children can behave appropriately with intervention,” and “encourages empathetic responses to misbehavior that reinforce better behaviors,” according to a report from KERA.

One parent said she was frustrated teachers don’t let her know about her child’s misbehavior until “something detrimental happens” — which is likely because they’re busy attempting various required interventions, as one teacher said.

As well-meaning as PBS (Positive Behavior Support, another fancy moniker for restorative practices) programs may be, there’s rarely enough follow-through or upkeep with the program. As more requirements are thrown at teachers, the less time they have to utilize the program’s approaches. […]

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