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Peer reviewedLandfried, Steven E. – Educational Leadership, 1989
Teachers who regularly "enable" or rescue students are inadvertently reinforcing irresponsible behaviors that undermine students' self-esteem. This article discusses how and why "enabling" occurs in schools, how it affects students, and how "codependent" adults can minimize behaviors allowing students to avoid responsibilities and opportunities…
Descriptors: Accountability, Behavior Patterns, Elementary Secondary Education, Helping Relationship
