Preschoolers also are quite independent. They like to try new things and often take risks. Getting attention is fun, being ignored is not. Preschoolers like to make decisions for themselves because it makes them feel important. They also are likely to get carried away and become rather bossy.
Preschoolers spend a lot of time learning how to get along with others.
There is no one right way to discipline. An approach that is successful in one situation may not work in another. Also, different children respond in different ways to disciplining methods. Successful parents often use a variety of approaches to deal with behavioral problems. Set up a safe environment One of the most important things a parent can do is to establish a safe environment.