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opinion
By Sue W.
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In my opinion peripheral reinforcement can be a negative behavior. Sometimes positive attention can be just as embarassing to a children as negative comments when they don't want to be the center of attention. It can also lead to negative relationships between the "praised" and the "non-praised". It seems that praise is sometimes as well delivered in private as correction.
I don't believe hiding emotions works for some people, but frustration needs to be controlled.
Try to think of this child's behavior as not being personally directed at you or because of you. When you can look at his behavior | |
as a teaching opportunity or a need to find a better situation for him, rather than him being a pest, it can help you feel more in control of the situation and less frustrated.
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