Annie Sullivan saw that Helen's parents established almost no boundaries for her. They allowed her to eat food off their plates at mealtimes, run around the house whenever she wanted, and hit people when she was angry. Annie decided to take Helen out of this environment and move her to the "garden house," where the child would be given boundaries and expectations.
Many children flourish under boundaries and expectations. If they are not given them, they may become undisciplined or even selfish. Removing a child from their normal environment can be challenging, even if done temporarily. Parents may oppose this idea, which Helen's parents did initially. They may want to keep their children nearby and under their care. Children may not want to leave the comfort and familiarity of their homes. Taking children out of their familiar environment could be risky in that they might not respond well to a sudden change of expectations. It could be difficult to adjust to new boundaries. They may become homesick.
Sometimes children with extreme behaviors are sent to special schools. In those schools, structure and discipline become the norm.
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