Appreciate, appreciate, appreciate

When we focus on a child being naughty, we criticise and lecture them. However, when a child does something right, praise is due because it also perpetuates the behaviour. Announcing what is going to happen next, when we expect something from the child, will allow him or her to become accustomed to the situation. When the child is busy playing, say that it's time to say goodbye to the toys, because we are leaving soon.

Instead of commands, play

Instead of cleaning up the toys, suggest that the child tries to hit the box with a block. Short statements are better than long arguments and complaints. The child is able to focus attention for a short time so it is worth using this time skilfully. E.g. teddies on the shelf or pyjamas and to bed.

Too many demands at once

Dozens of repetitions and a whole lot of patience should be put into good parenting. Gradually the child will learn what he is allowed and what he is not. Talk about consequences. If a child does not do something or does something naughty, there will be consequences. If there is no reaction from the child, keep your word. When drawing attention to a child's misbehaviour, we must be careful to criticise the undesirable behaviour and not the child.[3]

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It is the task of the parent to distinguish when the child is consciously breaking the rules and should face certain consequences and when the rule-breaking is due to ignorance of the rules.[4] Every child is different and will find ways to get the parents' attention in different ways.