Ways to Instill Positive Behavior in Children
Positive Behavior Styles
Each child's character, emotions, understanding of the environment, reactions and educational environment are different. For this reason, parents' methods of teaching positive behavior to their children also vary. We can list methods such as active listening, using I language, diverting attention, appreciating and encouraging, and offering options. First of all, parents need to know their children well. Over time, they will discover which methods are more effective. If families try to understand the reason for the behavior, it may be easier to figure out what to do to change the negative behavior. For example, if the child is not eating, maybe he is about to get sick, maybe he is too tired or has another problem. In such a situation, reaching the child is of great importance. As children's self-expression skills develop, it is important to find the cause and try to fix or support it together with the child. Parents should not try to find the reason behind the behavior themselves, but should learn from the child. For example, a mother who thinks that a child who does not want to sleep alone at night is acting out of whims may overlook that the child is actually experiencing night fears.
Generally, parents try to punish bad behavior, but contrary to popular belief, punishment often creates an adverse reaction and makes the undesirable behavior worse. Instead of punishment; Methods such as making preventive statements, thinking about the reason for the behavior, taking precautions by changing the environment, drawing attention elsewhere, stating the expectation and giving the person the right to choose, and ensuring that the person experiences the consequences of the behavior can be used.
While providing positive behavior; To create cooperation, it is of great importance to develop new skills, be clear and consistent, use positive language, avoid long explanations, avoid giving constant advice, and develop problem-solving skills in children.
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