More Than Just Saying "No": Guiding Your Child to Positive Behaviors

You may hear the terms discipline, punishment, and guidance when it comes to addressing children's behavior. Debates and discussions are sparked continuously over what is the best way to discipline children. Are timeouts useful? Just how can I get my three-yearold to behave? All parents want their children to show positive behaviors and at the very least not be disruptive, or hurt anyone, including themselves.

Each of us has a few different ideas on what behavior is acceptable or not. But, because we live in a society with laws and social expectations, we learn to adapt our behavior. We obey the laws and tend to meet most societal expectations. If we don't, we learn to deal with the consequences. The same rules apply to how children learn to "behave". Children's positive behavior is guided by knowing the expectations, as well as the results of their behavior.

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