Pop Culture Parenting Ep018: Stand By Me + "Bad" Kids
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May 1, 2022 Parents and professionals tackle the tough questions around managing challenging behaviors in children. They delve into how many chances to give a troubled child without losing one's sanity. The discussion emphasizes building positive relationships over punitive measures. There's a focus on creating safe spaces for vulnerable kids and understanding classroom dynamics to support every student. Strategies for breaking negative cycles and fostering resilience in at-risk youth highlight the critical role of community and collaboration in effective parenting.
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Focus on Small Wins
- When dealing with challenging child behavior, prioritize relationship over compliance.
- Drop expectations to smaller, achievable steps and celebrate successes together.
Coercion Cycles
- Parents and children can get locked in "coercion cycles," where negative reinforcement maintains bad behavior.
- Both learn how to "win" individually, reinforcing the negative cycle.
Working as a Team
- Strive for "wins" together, rather than battles, by focusing on shared success.
- Use behavioral control ("You can do better") instead of psychological control ("I can't believe you'd do this").