| A child who is nothing but defiant can make you feel | | | | that if they do act up after given three chances that |
| as if you've given birth to the devil incarnate. So how | | | | the child is not allowed to get the candy. To often |
| do you handle a child who is rude to adults, throws | | | | children manipulate and bully his or her parents to get |
| constant temper tantrums? Well with a younger child | | | | the child's way. Don't allow this to happen. |
| between the ages of 3 to 6 you can hopefully change | | | | .As children who are defiant realize that you have |
| around the behavior. | | | | gotten tougher and they can't get away with being |
| First off you must make sure you are clear about your | | | | bad, they will start to change. Remember this |
| rules and follow through on consequences. Many | | | | suggestion may not help for the next 3 trips to the |
| parents when they give a consequence to a child | | | | grocery store. However, when you stick it, it will begin |
| decide they will not follow through for the entire time | | | | to take an effect on the child's behavior and they will |
| necessary. Say your youngster, whose age 4 has | | | | start to comply in the future. |
| decided to throw a fit in the middle of a store. You tell | | | | Don't balk at the idea of taking a child into see a |
| that child that crying and throw yourself on the floor will | | | | qualified mental health professional, there may well be |
| not get you candy. If you walk with me and help me | | | | a reason that only the specialist will be able to figure |
| pick out things (without whining, or tantruming) you may | | | | out for your child's behavior. With you keeping to |
| pick one candy at the end. | | | | consequences, and a therapist helping your child with |
| Only give them three chances to earn the candy. If | | | | their behavior you should see some advancement. But |
| they are unable to hold it together for that trip, they | | | | again you must keep in mind that it will not be instant |
| can always try again the next time. Just make sure | | | | change. |