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Children’s experiences may teach what we don’t intend. For example, when a child gets his way by whining, he learns to perpetuate that behavior even if he is chastised for it. Each time a busy, distracted parent gives in, the child is being taught to continue, even though his tactics increasingly annoy his parents. What he is learning with each success is that a parent’s irritated voice is often followed by exactly what he wants. He’s not only learning to act self-centered, he is learning to associate a parent’s negativity with his gratification.

Quote ID: 02614

Author

Laura Grace Weldon

Source

Free Range Learning

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