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Show Whin Bffliuuibi "S to one definition, education is characterized -stnat produce change in behavior. SENT is one way to change a child's behavior. , .!" m on a conversation between two youngs-"tSway youngs-"tSway home from school. It went this way: DyOU get sent home from school, Bobby?" " 'bit Freddie." OUdothat?" v e Freddie when 1 want 10 get sent home' : PLE in charge of Bobby's school have a prob-Wi prob-Wi prescribe a punishment for Bobby that 'Punishment at all. If the principal had kept school after the last bell rang that day, things V.clnged. real'y have been punished by the longer v ,,ana Freddie michl not eet his body marred by so many bite marks in the future. THF USE of "positive reinforcement" is an effective wav to getting the desired behavior from children. When Cindy practices her piano lessons longer than she agreed, rive her a hug. That's positive reinforcement. 8 Too often, a child gets that kind of attent.on only v, hen doing something rotten. If the kid wants attention, chances are he or she will misbehave to get it. THE USE of praise, when praise is honestly due. can heb chance behavior to the better. Catching children at Ee M zood and praising them is good parenting. ijSny circumstances, be consistent with your ch.l- dren. MOST OF ALL, letting your children see a good example exam-ple behavior and assunng them of your love can be your best tools for encouraging good behav.or. |