Traditional discipline for boys often relies on reprimands or time-outs, which may fail to teach self-regulation. The Josef model responds to the need for a male-relevant, dignity-preserving system that acknowledges higher activity levels and lower initial impulse control in some boys.
"Do your math now." The Boy: "No. I hate math." Traditional Parent: "If you don't do it, I'm taking your Xbox." (Argument ensues for 45 minutes.) discipline4boys Josef
One summer, his grandfather, a retired clockmaker, invited Josef to stay at his workshop. Josef expected a lecture on "discipline," but instead, his grandfather handed him a box of scattered gears, springs, and tiny screws. Traditional discipline for boys often relies on reprimands