CAN MONTESSORI STUDENTS DO WHATEVER THEY WANT? Toddler freedom within limits. (Rules/Expectations)

So... can Montessori students do whatever they want? Lets talk for a few minutes about Montessori Students, particularly Toddler freedom within limits (Active Discipline & Rules/Expectations). Preconceptions about Montessori schools tend to run from "Montessori students can do whatever they want" to "Montessori teachers are so strict, why else would the children be so well behaved?" This video answers the question "Can Montessori Students do whatever they want? #montessorimyths #freedomandlimits #raisingcitizens The key to peace in the classroom and in Montessori toddler parenting at home is clear freedom within limits which help the child construct themselves and adapt to the time and place they have been born into. Without freedom and limits one cannot develop their full human potential nor become a functioning citizen of a democratic society. The correct quote from Dr. Montessori is "Respect all forms of REASONABLE activity and seek to understand it." Thanks for stopping by. I hope you found this video helpful. Your comments, questions and suggestions are very important, please comment below. Miss Julie is a Montessori Toddler Guide, Montessori teacher trainer, and Advanced ECE professional development trainer for her state.