I have a special interest in the ways that other drivers discipline children on there busses. The best ways to learn what not to do is by reading the news and seeing what crazy things are going on in other busses out there, that has gotten rather negative publicity. There is the also the occasional positive article in this section on this site as well.
I love to get other’s opinions on what you think of these news articles, so don’t hesitate to comment on any even if the piece is old news. It really is helpful to get the perspectives of others even way after the fact and maybe your perspective can help other drivers out there.
There are quite a few drivers that read this site.
Here is the link to all the articles in this category, please check them out….let us know your point of view.
Comment by Jane — — December 15, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Ok..here is what I do with repeat problem kids. I Give the kid a homemade ticket after a successful ride. I have notified the Mom that if the child gets off the bus with no ticket, she will know that the child was disruptive. If the kid does get a ticket the parent rewards him/her. As we progress…the parent makes the reward further out..like a weeks worth of tickets gets a reward. This keeps the attitude on the bus more positive and I don’t have to call the parents on my “off time”.
Also I make the ticket fun…like computer generated pictures…the young kids like animal pictures. I have found that if I work with those little people and keep it positive, then I don’t have as much problem as these kids get older.