While consulting with a school district and they are adamant not to use time-out or response cost procedures because they consider these to be punishment procedures that "have no place in 21st. century schools!" (Their quote)

As a Behavior Analyst consulting with this district, what would you respond?

Would You try to explain the potential benefits of these procedures while trying to dispel any misconceptions they may have? Yes or no and why?

What would you tell them?