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<blockquote data-quote="Dire Bare" data-source="post: 6871612" data-attributes="member: 18182"><p>While I think we disagree somewhat, I think we probably agree more than we disagree. I wasn't so much posting a rebuttal to your comment, but using it to take my own thoughts forward.</p><p></p><p>"Awkward" behavior is not the same thing as "bad" behavior, certainly, although sometimes it can be interpreted in that way. Kids (or adults) shouldn't be called out on simply being awkward, although coaching to improve social skills might be warranted. But sometimes, awkward kids can certainly engage in bad behavior, from minor insults all the way up to harassing and intimidating behavior, and it often stems from them being socially awkward and feeling the pain of being constantly misunderstood.</p><p></p><p>Awkward behavior needs to be coached, so that the awkward person learns how to interact with folks more positively and stands less chance of being misunderstood as creepy. Bad behavior (regardless of the degree), needs to be called out, stopped, and appropriate consequences applied . . . even if it stems from a person's position as being socially awkward. Now, I'm not saying consequences always need to be punitive . . . consequences for bad behavior can include coaching, counseling, mentoring, some sort of rehabilitation to try and reach the offender and get them to understand why their behavior is wrong. Just punishing them often reinforces their lone-wolf mentality and doesn't always curb the behavior.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dire Bare, post: 6871612, member: 18182"] While I think we disagree somewhat, I think we probably agree more than we disagree. I wasn't so much posting a rebuttal to your comment, but using it to take my own thoughts forward. "Awkward" behavior is not the same thing as "bad" behavior, certainly, although sometimes it can be interpreted in that way. Kids (or adults) shouldn't be called out on simply being awkward, although coaching to improve social skills might be warranted. But sometimes, awkward kids can certainly engage in bad behavior, from minor insults all the way up to harassing and intimidating behavior, and it often stems from them being socially awkward and feeling the pain of being constantly misunderstood. Awkward behavior needs to be coached, so that the awkward person learns how to interact with folks more positively and stands less chance of being misunderstood as creepy. Bad behavior (regardless of the degree), needs to be called out, stopped, and appropriate consequences applied . . . even if it stems from a person's position as being socially awkward. Now, I'm not saying consequences always need to be punitive . . . consequences for bad behavior can include coaching, counseling, mentoring, some sort of rehabilitation to try and reach the offender and get them to understand why their behavior is wrong. Just punishing them often reinforces their lone-wolf mentality and doesn't always curb the behavior. [/QUOTE]
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