We ve all seen it a little girl throwing a fit in the bread aisle or a little boy kicking and screaming in front of the fragrance counter. Most parents have seen their own child behave the same way from time to time. Yet, it s common for people to react to this kind of behavior by blaming the parent. Being a parent isn t easy, and all parents are bound to make some mistakes. Different parents use different parenting techniques.
Some parents try to negotiate.
Sadly, some parents become so frustrated and embarrassed by their child s behavior that they do resort to slapping, shaking or yelling at the child. Some seem to do nothing. However, believing that a child s behavior problem is always the result of bad parenting is like believing poor grades are always the result of an ineffective teacher. Even the best teachers have students who get poor grades, and even the best parents can have a child with a behavior problem. The fact is that behavior problems can be a sign of mental and emotional problems.