Dealing with truculence in children

Managing non-compliant children
Managing unruly children
Treating dysfunctional behaviour patterns in the young
Correcting behaviour disturbances of youth
Correcting disordered behaviour in children

Description

Dealing with truculence in children involves consistently applying clear boundaries, calm communication, and positive reinforcement to address defiant or aggressive behavior. The essential action is to de-escalate confrontations, model appropriate responses, and implement structured routines. This strategy aims to reduce disruptive incidents, foster emotional regulation, and encourage cooperation by providing immediate, practical remedies such as time-outs, reward systems, and collaborative problem-solving, thereby promoting healthier social interactions and emotional development.

Implementation

In the USA, a technique called the Parent-Child Game has been developed that has proved successful in giving many parents a means of establishing discipline without tears. The game depends on doing the opposite of what harried parents and teachers usually do. This means giving positive attention to the child when it is well behaved and ignoring behaviour that is disruptive but not harmful to others.

Claim

What children want most in the world is attention. Truculent children get all the attention when they are naughty and are ignored when they calm down. Without realizing it, the parents are training them to behave badly.