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• There is a difference between giving a clear instruction and providing clear direction.
   

• Often we are in situations where we need to address an issue or correct a behaviour by providing some direction. It’s not that the child is in trouble … there is no immediate problem or major expression of unacceptable behaviour. Sometimes it’s just that they have strayed from the task at hand.
   

•  If a clear instruction is needed, see Tool#13.
   

• A process of providing some direction helps a child take responsibility for choices to get back on track before the situation escalates.
   

It takes a village to raise a child. (African Proverb) … a cliché, but true!
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