Advertisement

Should the 'naughty step' be done away with?

It was once a popular way for nursery teachers to discipline misbehaving toddlers.   But over in...

Share this article

17.44 27 Jun 2019


Should the 'naughty step' be done away with?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.44 27 Jun 2019


It was once a popular way for nursery teachers to discipline misbehaving toddlers.  

But over in the UK the “naughty step” is becoming a thing of the past, with nurseries saying that they no longer use the term due to its “negative connotations”.

Ivan says he's old school when it comes to discipline, and is not a fan of getting rid of the word 'naughty', despite the moves in the UK.

Chartered psychologist Peadar Maxwell, and SPARK's Louise Bayliss discussed.


Related Episodes

Jimmy MacCarthy re-releases &#...

00:11:51

Jimmy MacCarthy re-releases 'The Song of the Singing Horseman'

The Pat Kenny Show

00:11:51


New AI eye test can measure ri...

00:15:14

New AI eye test can measure risk of heart attack from a photo

The Pat Kenny Show

00:15:14


What will Christine Lagarde�...

00:07:01

What will Christine Lagarde's legacy be?

The Pat Kenny Show

00:07:01


Traditional Irish curly kale w...

00:05:20

Traditional Irish curly kale with Gareth Mullins

The Pat Kenny Show

00:05:20