Psychology says children often repeat behaviours that get attention, even when that attention is negative: What parents can do |
Children may repeat behaviours that consistently bring them parental attention. A child keeps interrupting while a parent is on a phone call. The parent says, “Stop interrupting me.” The child does it again. This time the parent raises their voice. A few minutes later, another interruption. The parent sighs, explains, threatens and finally gives the […]
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