How Do You Help A Passive-Aggressive Child?
Most children have passive-aggressive tendencies and can continue to live this way if parents don’t help to stop this behavior. Symptoms of passive-aggressive disorder are procrastination, manipulative behavior, sulking, arguing and complaining. If left untreated, children can grow up to be adults labeled as negative and stubborn. Make your child an active part of the family. Let the child know that his opinion is always welcome and that he plays an important role within the family. Occasionally let him make decisions as to what to eat or where to go, showing him that his choices matter. Encourage your child when she shows good behavior and completes assigned tasks. Positively praise your child for her effort, regardless of how small of an accomplishment it is. Celebrating your child’s positive behaviors can work in raising her self-esteem. Allow your child to openly express his feelings in ways that suit him. If he shouts or gets angry, don’t get mad too. Remain calm and let him know
