Think positive

Lindsay Clark
Wednesday, December 31, 2003

Anti-social behaviour is being stopped in its tracks with an educational approach that is putting young children in touch with their emotions. Lindsay Clark investigates Almost everyone has an opinion on how to stop children becoming delinquents as they grow up. From politicians to teachers to parents, views range from the iron rod to the helping hand. While such approaches have their advocates and detractors, few have any substantial evidence to back up their theories. This could be changing if a technique from the United States that has been adopted by schools in Wales continues to gain popularity.