How Do You Manage Difficult Behaviors In Children?
Parents and teachers understand the care and guidance needed to help children become productive autonomous individuals. Sometimes children exhibit behavior that may be difficult to manage. According to a 2002 audio conference, “Managing Difficult Behavior in Young Children,” 40 percent of severe aggression among children usually begins before age eight. It is important to learn the skills necessary to help a child whose behavior has spun out of control. Address the behavior immediately. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking a certain behavior is cute or precocious. If behaviors are not handled early, the child may view inappropriate behavior as an acceptable way to deal with conflict. When reprimanding the child, speak in a calm, firm voice. This can be difficult as a parent or teacher when you’re angry. However, when dealing with problem behavior in children, it’s best to model the behavior you expect to see in the child. Identify the underlying cause of the inappropriate behavior. Dif
