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extremely low-reactive kids? Often the
best way to teach these children values
is to give them positive role models and
to channel their fearlessness into productive
activities. A low-reactive child
on an ice-hockey team enjoys his peers’
esteem when he charges at his opponents
with a lowered shoulder, which is
a “legal” move. But if he goes too far,
raises his elbow, and gives another guy
a concussion, he lands in the penalty
box. Over time he learns to use his appetite
for risk and assertiveness wisely.
Now imagine this same child growing
up in a dangerous neighborhood with
few organized sports or other constructive
channels for his boldness. You can
see how he might fall into delinquency.
It may be that some disadvantaged kids
who get into trouble suffer not solely
from poverty or neglect, say those who
hold this view, but also from the
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