| Many parents who are struggling with changing child | | | | will likely change, but the issue is the child does not |
| behavior problems will grow increasingly frustrated and | | | | comprehend what they are to change their behavior |
| even angry over time. This can lead to more severe | | | | too. This will lead to return of the behavior, as the child |
| and strict punishment methods being incorporated. | | | | has not be taught what to change. |
| However, certain punishments, specifically physical | | | | Finally, be sure to correct any problems immediately. |
| punishments are not effective in getting actual | | | | Delaying a punishment or correction will not result in |
| behavior change. | | | | changes, as the child has likely moved on to something |
| When your child acts up, the most important step any | | | | else and will not be able to associate punishment with |
| parent can make is to quickly correct the behavior and | | | | the problem that occurred as little as 15 to 20 minutes |
| also provide logic to your child why you are correcting | | | | prior. This can require you to get a little creative in |
| them. This should be done in very calm fashion as well, | | | | public, but there are things you can do that are |
| as anger will cause the child to lose focus on what | | | | effective and efficient. |
| your message actually is. They will be more scared | | | | Getting control of your child and stopping temper |
| than willing to listen and understand. | | | | tantrums and other issues can be accomplished |
| When physical punishment is applied, the child will | | | | without the use of ineffective physical punishment |
| associate the behavior with punishment and the child | | | | techniques. |