Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 742 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
Subchapter F - DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE
Section 742.601 - What methods of discipline and guidance may I use?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 742.601
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Discipline and guidance must be:
(1) Individualized and consistent for each child;
(2) Appropriate to the child's level of understanding;
(3) Directed toward teaching the child acceptable behavior and self-control; and
(4) A positive method of discipline and guidance that encourages self-esteem, self-control, and self-direction, including:
(A) Using praise and encouragement
of good behavior instead of focusing only upon unacceptable behavior;
(B) Reminding a child of behavior
expectations daily by using clear, positive statements;
(C) Redirecting behavior using positive
statements;and
(D) Using brief
supervised separation or time out from the group, when appropriate for the
child's age and development, which is limited to no more than one minute per
the year of the child's age.
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