Induction

Induction can be used to help youth develop empathy,^[1]  guide their behaviors, take ownership of their actions, learn acceptable behaviors, and understand how their actions may impact themselves (self-centered induction) and others (other-oriented induction).^[2]

How to use this method:

When you have a child’s full attention:

• Explain how one’s actions can affect themselves and others (positively and negatively).
• Use a child’s actions as an example to discuss and recommend expectations for acceptable behavior.
• Model desired behaviors for a child to imitate.
• Use others’ actions as examples to discuss and assess how behaviors can impact others’ feelings.
• Encourage, discuss, and reward desired behaviors.
• Explain and discourage undesirable actions.
• Be consistent and proactive by communicating expectations, discussing outcomes, and identifying feelings related to behaviors on an ongoing basis.

Children reared in an environment that uses this approach tend to have higher moral reasoning, internalized standards for behaviors, prosocial skills, and resistance to external influences when compared to their peers who have not been exposed to this technique^[3].