There are three re-occurring issues with parents and children:
1. Parents become frustrated when their children don't do as they
are told and usually end upbecoming angry and raising their
voice.
2. Parents tend to use the same parenting techniques over and
over again, even when it's clear what they're doing is not
working in getting a child's behavior to change.
3. Children respond best to activities that get their attention.
They love computerized games, GameBoys, etc. Why?
a. They have structure and limits
b. They give instant feedback
c. You can move forward in these games when you
make the right choices
d. They offer excitement!
Children may not get these elements from their parents. When they're behaving, all is well; parents don't usually give them a lot of attention. Children ... more »