Account for differences & individual traits of ALL family members. Consider the following:

R           Ages

R           Stages of Development

R           Personalities

R           Temperaments

R           Other traits _______________________________

Behavior— When disciplining, however, place emphasis on behaviors, rather than traits. Remember that various factors can contribute to behavior.  Try to determine the cause of the behavior.  Consider these factors:

R           Internal Forces— mood, fatigue, hunger, too little or over-stimulation, self-esteem, confidence, etc. Other: _________________________________________

R           External Goals— attention-seeking, power, independence, defense, revenge, avoidance, etc. Other: _________________________________________

Consequences— Provide logical consequences for behavior, taking into account the child’s individuality and possible factors contributing to behavior.

* Developed by Amy Denekamp, MA, CHES, for HealthyFamilyParenting.com

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