It's one thing to change one child's behavior, but having others change their behavior is also a serious problem. Sheridan has provided numerous workshops for teachers and parents and has worked with teachers in the schools both before and after she joined the educational psychology faculty. Encourage them to talk to you. Ask questions, make them feel supported, not judged. Parents have to recognize that over time they won't be able to control their children all that much.
Children have to learn how to make their own choices and make their own decisions.
Parents can play a pivotal role in helping their children establish life-long skills for making and keeping friends, and for making good decisions and solving problems effectively.