Maintaining Neutral Body Language and Resilience in Dealing with Challenging Behavior

This chapter emphasizes the importance of teachers maintaining neutral body language and not taking students' behavior personally. It highlights that a child's behavior is often influenced by underlying factors, such as stress or family situations, and teachers should focus on understanding and addressing these factors rather than personalizing the behavior. The chapter also discusses the significance of not taking conflicts with parents personally, as it may stem from their own negative experiences with education. It emphasizes the need for resilience and focusing on classroom rules rather than engaging in personal authority battles.