For instance, when other students in the class explain that they don't have enough time to complete a long assignment, you can comment on the appropriate manner in which they expressed their concern. At home, parents should recognize and praise the child's siblings when they show appropriate assertiveness. Offer options and choices. Also, they're more likely to complete tasks that they've chosen. Give the youngster specific responsibilities.
Parents can do the same by putting the youngster in charge of the family's chore board.
Take control of homework. Homework can become a weapon that these kids use against you and against their parents. To combat this, have your class develop daily homework checklists. Spit in the Soup. Predicting a child's oppositional and defiant behavior can help eliminate it.