2007-02-08 23:33:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Horoscopes
I am not a English teacher.
2007-02-09 00:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by mallepula2304 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assertiveness is a way of thinking and behaving that allows a person to stand up for his or her rights while respecting the rights of others. Nonassertive people may be passive or aggressive. Passive individuals are not committed to their own rights and are more likely to allow others to infringe on their rights than to stand up and speak out. On the other hand, aggressive persons are very likely to defend their own rights and work to achieve their own goals but are also likely to disregard the rights of others. Additionally, aggressive individuals insist that their feelings and needs take precedence over other people's. They also tend to blame others for problems instead of offering solutions.
Assertive attitudes and behaviors are at the heart of effective advocacy. A person with an assertive attitude recognizes that each individual has rights. These rights include not only legal rights but also rights to individuality, to have and express personal preferences, feelings and opinions. The assertive individual not only believes in his or her rights but is committed to preserving those rights. An assertive attitude is important in recognizing that rights are being violated. The passive person is so concerned with being liked and accepted that he or she may never recognize the need to advocate. The assertive person clearly expresses his or her rights or needs. They tend to face problems promptly and they focus on solutions rather than problems
2007-02-09 08:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by arup s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An assetive attitude is constituted by clarity of thoughts in confidence. Clarity of thoughts refers to having all the facts and information needed for taking decisions. If you have them then you will confidentally tell others what is right and what is wrong.
However many get confused about the objective if this attitude. The objective my dear is yor growth and the growth of everyone concerned. There is no need to be assertive for proving yourself right or insulting someone...
2007-02-09 08:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by Rahul V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Parental Assertiveness is:
expressing your needs clearly and directly
expressing your ideas without feeling guilty or intimidated
sticking up for what you believe your child needs - even though professionals may not agree
knowing your rights and how to get them
documenting what your child needs and all facts pertaining to those needs
treating professionals like a partner
effective communication
conveying your feelings of self confidence when you communicate with others
advocating effectively on your own behalf
self reliance and independence
persisting until you get all the services your child needs
analyzing a problem and pinpointing the area of responsibility before you act
agitating to get necessary legislation passed and get it implemented
organizing for change
having a positive attitude at all times.
Parental assertiveness is not:
beating around the bush before stating your needs
feeling too guilty or afraid to express your needs
agreeing with professionals - no matter how you feel - because "professionals know what's best"
ignorance about your rights
leaving everything to others because "they know how to do these things"
apologizing when asking for what is rightfully yours
ineffective communication
begging for what is legitimately yours by law
abdicating to others your right to advocate on behalf of your own child
reliance and dependence on others
giving up when you run into red tape
acting precipitously before you get all the facts
letting the politicians "take care of laws and all that political stuff"
giving in to defeat
2007-02-09 09:56:31 · answer #4 · answered by veerabhadrasarma m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋