Why Restorative Practices Fail in Elementary Schools

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Why Restorative Practices Fail in Elementary Schools

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This episode argues restorative practices, while well‑intentioned, are often misapplied in elementary schools because they assume skills—language, self‑reflection, impulse control, and time—that young children and busy classrooms lack. It outlines practical alternatives: clear expectations, predictable routines, immediate developmentally appropriate consequences, targeted supports, and using restorative conversations only when students are regulated, combined with real training and school‑wide systems.

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