You Taught the Rule Monday. Why Expect Mastery by Friday?

We give children years to learn some skills, then expect behavior to change by Friday.

Think about how development works. We talk to babies long before we expect them to answer. Students with dyslexia may need sustained, explicit instruction to develop foundational reading skills.

But when it comes to behavior, adults can expect immediate change: “I told you the rules on Monday. Why are we still doing this on Friday?”

Knowing an expectation and having the skills to consistently meet it are not always the same thing. Behavior skills need teaching, practice, support, and time too.

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