Perhaps it is the element of trust that is needed when dealing
with children, unlike what when adults try to "read into" what
is being shared. I think this applies to behaviors, too.
Hopefully, the goal is to have children make lasting life long
changes rather than those that help them "get by." When
children are disciplined, they need to understand it as
something they are responsible for and not simply a knee-jerk
reaction of the teacher. Disciplinary actions not monopolize
the teacher's interaction with a child and should be balanced
with praising students for correct accomplishments. This
balance may alleviate the child's thinking that school is a
place for punishment where only your mistakes are seen.
debbieb