8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-790-330 - Behavioral guidance
A.
Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate,
and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve
conflicts.
B. In order to promote
the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and
growth, caregivers shall model desired, appropriate behavior and interact with
the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, and support and:
1. Respect personal privacy;
2. Respect differences in cultural, ethnic,
and family background;
3. Encourage
decision-making abilities;
4.
Promote ways of getting along;
5.
Encourage independence and self-direction; and
6. Use consistency in applying
expectations.
C. If
time-out is used as a discipline technique:
1.
It shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the
child's age;
2. It shall not be
used with infants or toddlers;
3.
The child shall be in a safe, lighted, well-ventilated place and within sight
and sound of a caregiver; and
4.
The child shall not be left alone inside or outside the home while separated
from the group.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
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