Rage and panic happen in parenting moments - when you discover that a 5 yr old cut off all the toddler's beautiful hair, or when you discover that a child has lied to you and on any other number of occasions. At those moments, many parents respond instinctively: shouting, insulting, threatening or otherwise offering a strong, negative response. Unfortunately the intense negative attention can actually reinforce a behavior that you NEVER want to see again. It's better to close your mouth for the time being, and take time to design an effective intervention, applying it LATER at a calmer moment.
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