When Troublesome Behavior Continues... and Continues
Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
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Is Behavior a Bid for Connection?
behavior is a reflection of a new need that a child has. It's not saying that we've neglected something or that we're missing something. And i don't know, i feel like underneath all that it saying, you're not being a good parent. Your not being a conscientious parent. Well, there may be some truth in that one. I find it very guilt inducing personally. The other term that i'm not crazy about is behavior is a bid for connection, because that's very general,. Again, sort of like unmeant need is general. and it's not always the case. Oftentimes a behavior is reflecting a question a child has about how we handle things.
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