Misbehaving Children

Troublesome children can be more than a handful to control. For parents, keeping a tab on their children's constant needs, desires and actions can be a daunting task.

Children may not be acting naughty deliberately. Misbehaviour can be due to many things ranging from pushing the boundaries of parental discipline to imitations of parent moods or behaviours and children acting up is just a way for them to tell you that they are unhappy or have unmet needs.

As parents you need to take note of your children's behaviour and try to fulfil their emotional and mental needs. Washing clothes, cooking meals and taking you children to school may feel like you are helping them but it isn't stimulating them mentally. Involve your child in a task which involves measuring or learning a new skill, such as cooking or a set of instructions on setting up a dvd player. The activities and responsibility you give to your child will, of course, be dependent upon their age.

Don't be disheartened if your children seem to be upset, unruly or misbehaving. It is most likely not your fault. It could be a change in environment, such as moving house, or a new experience, such as the first day at school. Children need time to adjust to such changes and you need to be there to advise and guide them through such an event.

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You won't be the only parent out there whose children are misbehaving on occasion so don't feel disheartened. There is a simple explanation and you can take steps towards reducing misbehaviour and becoming better equipped for family life.

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Thanks for reading!

Ryan