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SOS!!! Help for Parents. A Practical Guide for Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems. Why Kids Behave and Misbehave. Good and bad behavior are shaped by the reward a child receives Sometimes caregivers “accidentally” reward and strengthen a child’s misbehavior. Example:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SOS!!! Help for Parents
A Practical Guide for Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems
Why Kids Behave and Misbehave
Good and bad behavior are shaped by the reward a child receives
Sometimes caregivers “accidentally” reward and strengthen a child’s misbehavior
Example:
It is Jack’s bedtime. However Jack is not ready for bed. He begins to cry, scream, etc. Being exhausted yourself , what do you do?
Three Child Rearing Rules
Rule 1- Reward good behavior (quickly and often)
Rule 2- Don’t “accidentally” reward bad behavior
Rule 3- Discipline some bad behavior
Rule One- Reward Good Behavior
When a child gets rewarded for engaging in a particular behavior, the behavior is strengthened or reinforced
People repeat behavior that they have received rewards.
So if you like it-reward it.
Social Rewards
Works for both children and adults Examples: smiles, hugs, verbal praise,
attention Praise the behavior not the child-it is more
effective
Material Rewards
This would include materials or activities Social rewards are more powerful than
material rewards Social rewards are usually more convenient Remember to give right after the desired
behavior
Rule 2: Don’t “Accidentally” Reward Bad Behavior
This strengthens the behavior and makes it more likely for the misbehavior to occur again
This is usually done unintentionally Most common child rearing mistakes
Rule 3: Punish Some Bad Behavior
Use mild punishment only Mild punishments such as scolding, natural
consequences, logical consequences, time-out, and behavior penalty
Don’t use grim threats, sarcasm, or hard spankings
Four Child Rearing Errors To Avoid
Parents fail to reward good behavior Parents “accidentally” punish good behavior Parents “accidentally” reward bad behavior Parents fail to punish bad behavior