We have discussed behaviour problems in children and parents' role in their causation. Another important facet of all this is inculcating GOOD behaviour practices in children. Teaching Children Self-control is the most important aspect of disciplining them and making them responsible members of society. These are normal and healthy impulses. Tense children may bite nails, stutter or chew pencils signaling pressure and frustration.
Children usually have temper tantrums, when they are tired or stressed out.
Any of these may turn the child destructive, abusive or lead to conduct disorders. All children go through this phase. They get delight in refusing- whether its about getting dressed or taking off their clothes, taking a bath or getting out of the bath, going to bed or getting up. We may be giving in just to avoid an argument or to save time but in long term it can have real bad effects. TV Viewing These days TV viewing starts at infancy itself.