Louise Porter -

: Her philosophy is built on the belief that humans have evolved to be cooperative and that adults should trust children's rational motives. Professional Background Guiding Children's Behaviour with Dr Louise Porter [event]

: She views disruptive behavior as a rational attempt to meet an underlying need or as a result of a lack of skill, rather than willful defiance. louise porter

Porter’s work focuses on moving away from "controlling discipline"—which she defines as the use of rewards, punishments, and praise to manipulate behavior—toward a system that respects children’s autonomy. : Her philosophy is built on the belief