Methods of dealing with inappropriate behavior

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Methods of dealing with inappropriate behavior

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• 1st Decide if misbehavior is intentional or
  unintentional

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• 2 Use punishment to remind children that
  appropriate behavior is important and to teach
  them consequences of poor decisions

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• Give warning for first offense

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• Punish in proportion to misbehavior

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• Select consequences that effectively discourage
  children from repeating misbehaviors

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Natural consequences

• Avoid lecturing child
• Avoid replacing item ruined by behavior
• Avoid taking care of the situation for the child

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Logical Consequences

• Connect consequences to the misbehavior
• Be prepared to follow through with consequences
• Loss of privilege
• Time out

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Avoid less effective responses

• Bribes
• Making child promise to behave
• Shouting and yelling
• Shaming and belittling
• Threatening to withhold love

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Methods for dealing with specific inappropriate
behaviors of Toddlers

• Contrariness
• Tell in advance
• Use pretend game

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Methods for dealing with specific inappropriate
behaviors of Toddlers

• Temper tantrums
• Put expectations in positive statements
• Use pretend games
• Discuss treats with child before going to store

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Methods for dealing with specific inappropriate
behaviors of Toddlers

• Biting
• Look directly in eyes of child
• Say do not bite

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Methods for dealing with specific inappropriate
behaviors of Toddlers

• Hitting
• Guide child toward choices
• Use pretend games