I hope you learn how to reduce negative behaviors and raise happier kids.
When children and adults act in negative ways, it’s usually because their basic needs aren’t being met.
If parents and teachers understand the need a child is trying to satisfy, they can do things make the behaviors subside.
The teacher can give the boy or girl the opportunity to “showcase” a skill (singing or rapping, playing an instrument, cooking, drawing cartoons) at a time and in a place that is acceptable and appropriate.
The teacher can put the child in charge of something that capitalizes on the child’s strengths.
Teachers and parents can teach a child different code systems (like the Morse Code) to send other kids “secret messages.” Kids who like having other kids understand them enjoy playing charades.
If you ask yourself, “What motivates this child to behave this way?” you’re halfway there to breaking their code. If you can read the need, you can meet the need. And you’ll be pleased with the results.
