Giving Choices
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Giving Choices
For a child who frequently ignores or refuses to do what is asked, you may want to try saying something like saying: “Either you can pick up your toys now, or you will have to do it when everyone else is outside playing. Which do you chose?" Giving a child a choice can often eliminate a power struggle. Remember to follow through, however, EVERY TIME! If the child choses to refuse to pick up the toys now, then DO NOT let him/her go outside later. The child needs to pick up the toys while others are playing to learn a valuable lesson about consequences of life!
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