How to Unspoil Your Child

10 Ways to Unspoil Your Child

February 25, 2010

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No parent sets out to intentionally spoil their child, but inevitably it happens. Frequently over-indulged tots can turn a temper tantrum here and there into significant behavioral issues as they get older. If you could identify with several of the signs of a spoiled child, its time to take control of the situation and start "unspoiling" your lil one. Here are 10 tips to get you started.

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2 Comments

3 years 12 weeks

I don"t know if there is much of a difference between NOT bribe and rewarding good behavior. If your child expects a "reward", does it not become a bribe to do what you want them to do?

3 years 12 weeks

It's always good to reward positive bahavior! If a child is seeking attention and getting that attention by using bad behavior, rewarding the good behavior can make a big difference. If they see and learn that they are getting something positive when they are positive, it willeventually stick and they'll be proud of their good behavior. My son is in grade 1 and having a hard time not following examples of bad behavior. He's learning with sticks that if he keeps all his 3 sticks all day, he'll get 15 minutes of computer time the next day. If all his sticks are gone, he'll get no computer time, and the other 2 are in between. It's something he can actually look at on his desk to see how is behavior is affecting him and hopefully be aware of making a better choice. If he keeps his 3 sticks for 3 days in a row, he gets some extra special time with either me or my husband to read or watch a bit of tv or talk and cuddle.