If a child pours their milk on the floor allow them to clean it up, if they pull the books off of shelf then they need to pick them up, etc. There are times though, that these behaviors are merely accidents and require a different response. The point is to teach the child to take responsibility for their actions. The best way to decrease inappropriate behaviors in your child is to set a good example for them. Don t say or do things in front of your child that you would not want them to do.
Parents are their children s first primary teacher.
That being said, the behaviors that you display have a powerful influence on your children. So practice what you preach. Time Outs There may be times that you find yourself extremely angry with you child. Take a time out. Walk away from the situation to allow yourself time to calm down.