How to Unspoil Your Child

10 Ways to Unspoil Your Child

February 25, 2010

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Make a List

Start by writing a list of all of the times your child has exhibited "bratty" behavior in the past week. Look for patterns that can be tied to a certain time of day or specific locations to help you figure out how to prevent them from happening again.

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Make a List

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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.