Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Your Child Asks Again, And Again... And Again
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Dec 16, 2015 Learn how to handle persistent questioning by young children, advice on ignoring repetitive behaviors, strategies to avoid giving the behavior power and teach children about boundaries and consideration for others.
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Why Children Repeat
- Children repeat questions because it hooks our attention.
- They are exploring their power and our reactions, not trying to be mean.
Handling Repeated Questions
- Give a short, clear answer to your child's question.
- If they repeat the question, do less—just nod or hum.
Setting Boundaries
- Set clear boundaries, especially for common requests like reading books.
- Recognize when a request becomes a test and resist getting hooked.