How to Fix Child Behavior
Children can behave badly in a variety of ways, such as showing anger because of minor incidents or being destructive by breaking items for small reasons, according to Child-Central.com. In addition, some passive children might remain silent no matter what you instruct them to say, or more assertive ones might yell in defiance. Although parenting can be a rewarding experience, it also can be emotionally challenging. Just a few steps can help you to fix a child's behavior effectively.
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Explain to your child the rules you want to enforce in your home, and actively involve him in the process of defining these rules. Write down the rules in a brief list, and post them in a common area for your child to see. A list of household rules will help a child to feel he is safe and secure rather than living in chaos, which often aggravates behavior problems.
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Watch how your child behaves, and determine whether his behavior is normal culturally and socially for his age of development, according to FamilyDoctor.org. If your child misbehaves, correct him and remind him of the household rules, explaining why his misbehavior is not acceptable.
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Send your child to a time-out corner, especially if his misbehavior is dangerous or if he is throwing tantrums. Choose a place that is boring to the child, such as the corner of a room or a chair facing a wall. If you are away from home, make a certain seat of the car a time-out seat, or select a location in the child's grandparents' home or another location he frequents. When the child acts out, calmly send him to his time-out area without showing anger. Set a timer so the child will know when his time-out period is over, and do not speak to him during this time. The time-out period should last one minute for each of his years of age.
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Reward your child if he behaves in a way that is appropriate. For example, if he remembers to brush his teeth before bedtime or places his dishes in the kitchen sink as instructed, tell your child you will give him a reward. This will encourage continual good behavior. For example, offer an extra bedtime story, a small amount of money or bonus points he can use to eventually earn a desired toy or game.
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Spank your child in a private place if he behaves in a way that is detrimental to his safety or is directly defiant or disobedient. This is useful especially if instituting a time-out period or reward system is ineffective. Spanking can be helpful in fixing a child's behavior because it grabs his attention and brings the child to a place where he is under control and can respect your authority.
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Tips & Warnings
When disciplining a child, never tell the child he is bad. Instead, emphasize that his behavior is bad.
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