Our intensity (which is always very apparent to children — so don’t ever think they don’t feel it) can turn a momentary experiment or impulsive act into a chronic behavioral issue. Children sense it when the leaders they count on have lost control, and that makes them feel less safe and too powerful. Punishments create fear, resentment, distrust. Alternatively, our reluctance to set a definitive boundary also causes discomfort, insecurity and more testing. Our vulnerability creates guilt. Ultimately, these responses fail because they don’t address the need all children are expressing through their misbehavior: HELP. When young children act out they need our help. It’s as simple as that. But how do we help them?
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 02:27:32 +0000
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