They are more likely to behave well if their parents treat them and others in ways that are honest and fair. Praise and encouragement are very important because children crave attention. If you notice them only when they are naughty that is what they will be most of the time. Children love to hear that they are good at certain things. Rewarding a child with verbal praise, a hug or a smile when they are kind to others, or do things the right way encourages them and reinforces the behavior that you like.
All children make mistakes or behave badly sometimes.
Help your children understand what they have done wrong by being clear about what you expect. Reminding them about past mistakes will only make a child feel bad about his or herself. Criticize the behavior you don t like and not the child. It is important to praise more often than you punish. Part of doing this is to choose your battles wisely.