By Anna V Thomas
First, what exactly is a problem child? As a parent, I am aware that all children misbehave at some point. Fighting over a toy, crying and shouting is all part of being a child - it's natural for them to act this way.
A problem child is someone uncontrollable. More often than not, they habitually lose temper, start fights with other kids and argues with adults over almost everything. They have this notion that they are equal to adults; hence they would not listen and will talk back when reprimanded.
According to experts, it is very important for parents to act swiftly with a problem child. Don't hold back to the point of not being able to take it anymore before reprimanding the child. Doing so would take you at least 20 to 30 minutes before acting, when experts say you'd need to reprimand your child about the behavior within 5 minutes or less from the time he did it.
For your defiant kids, it is also important that you be careful when taking them to public places. I am not saying that you have to keep them inside the house at all times, but you need to be extra vigilant when they're around other people. Children with this behavior are often uncontrollable, and you don't want them to push other kids in the playground, do you?
Playground - this is on the top of our list. Parents need to be vigilant when bringing a problem child in a playground because a lot of other children are also playing there. Add this to the fact that playgrounds can double a child's energy and you've got yourself a deadly mix. Make sure to be close to your child and to watch him at all times. This is to make sure that you catch him in time in case he fights with the other kids.
Church - people go to church to pray in a solemn manner, but this does not mean that you have to stop bringing your child to church completely. For toddlers, you might want to bring them something to get their attention like a toy or food. For older children, it's best to go when there's also a service being held for children so he gets entertained by stories and songs.
Daycare - daycare is another place where parents need to be extra vigilant. Like the playground, children socialize in the daycare center, improving the odds of fighting over anything. It's best to go with your child for the first few days until he gets used to this new environment.
First, what exactly is a problem child? As a parent, I am aware that all children misbehave at some point. Fighting over a toy, crying and shouting is all part of being a child - it's natural for them to act this way.
A problem child is someone uncontrollable. More often than not, they habitually lose temper, start fights with other kids and argues with adults over almost everything. They have this notion that they are equal to adults; hence they would not listen and will talk back when reprimanded.
According to experts, it is very important for parents to act swiftly with a problem child. Don't hold back to the point of not being able to take it anymore before reprimanding the child. Doing so would take you at least 20 to 30 minutes before acting, when experts say you'd need to reprimand your child about the behavior within 5 minutes or less from the time he did it.
For your defiant kids, it is also important that you be careful when taking them to public places. I am not saying that you have to keep them inside the house at all times, but you need to be extra vigilant when they're around other people. Children with this behavior are often uncontrollable, and you don't want them to push other kids in the playground, do you?
Playground - this is on the top of our list. Parents need to be vigilant when bringing a problem child in a playground because a lot of other children are also playing there. Add this to the fact that playgrounds can double a child's energy and you've got yourself a deadly mix. Make sure to be close to your child and to watch him at all times. This is to make sure that you catch him in time in case he fights with the other kids.
Church - people go to church to pray in a solemn manner, but this does not mean that you have to stop bringing your child to church completely. For toddlers, you might want to bring them something to get their attention like a toy or food. For older children, it's best to go when there's also a service being held for children so he gets entertained by stories and songs.
Daycare - daycare is another place where parents need to be extra vigilant. Like the playground, children socialize in the daycare center, improving the odds of fighting over anything. It's best to go with your child for the first few days until he gets used to this new environment.
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