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Surprising Reasons Why Kids Misbehave

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Channel: Gyan-The Treasure · 2015 · Education

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1. They Want Attention

When kids want attention, misbehavior is often a great means of getting it.




Often, when a parent is on the phone, visiting with friends or family, or otherwise occupied, kids feel left out. They’ll whine, throw a temper tantrum, or hit a sibling to get attention.

Even if it’s negative attention, kids still crave it. They want an adult to look at them, talk to them, or pay them some attention.  Ignoring negative behavior and praising positive behavior is one of the best ways to deal with attention-seeking behaviors.

2. They're Copying Others

Kids learn how to behave by watching others. Whether they see a peer at school misbehave or they’re copying something they’ve seen on TV, kids will often repeat it.

It’s important to limit what children are exposed to. Monitor what your child watches on TV, plays for video games, and views online. Role model healthy behavior to teach your child the appropriate way to behave in various situations.
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3. They're Testing Limits

When you’ve established rules and told kids what they’re not allowed to do, they often want to see if you’re serious.


They test limits just to find out what the consequences will be when they break the rules.

It’s important to set clear limits and offer consequences consistently. If kids think there’s a small chance they may be able to get away with something, they’re often tempted to try it. If you make it clear that they’ll receive a negative consequence each time they break a rule, they’ll be less likely to continue breaking the rules.
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4. They Lack Skills

Sometimes behavior problems stems from a lack of skills. A child who lacks social skills may hit another child. A child who lacks problem-solving skills may not clean his room because he isn’t sure what to do when his toys don’t fit in the toy box.

Use discipline to teach your child new skills that will help him manage his behavior better next time. When your child misbehaves, instead of just giving him a consequence, teach him what to do instead. Show him alternatives to misbehavior so he can learn from his mistakes.
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5. They Want Independence

Kids often break the rules and behave defiantly in an attempt to assert their independence. Throughout each developmental stage, kids often want to develop more autonomy. Often, they need discipline and guidance because they aren’t ready for as much independence as they think they deserve.

As preschoolers learn to do more things on their own, they often want to show off their new skills. Tweens also are known for their attempts to be independent. They may become more argumentative and may behave disrespectfully at times.

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