| Eleven and twelve year-old children are on the | | | | a little more trial and error before they connect |
| brink of becoming teenagers and parents often | | | | their actions to consequences. This can be aided |
| wonder how they should handle their growing child. | | | | by a parent giving consistent feedback on what |
| This stage of parenting requires some finesse as | | | | the child should have done in any given situation. |
| the child is not quite old enough to have a great | | | | This includes praising good behaviors. |
| deal of responsibility but old enough to take on | | | | Their desire for more social freedom will become |
| more than they did a couple of years ago. Some | | | | more apparent. It is important a parent sets |
| children in this age group may also be on the | | | | boundaries on what freedoms they are being |
| verge of puberty, which means hormone | | | | given. Consequences to violating those boundaries |
| fluctuations are likely. This fluctuation can lead to | | | | need to be enforced. Parents of children with |
| moodiness. | | | | ADHD will need to be diligent in their efforts to |
| At this stage, the typical eleven year-old will be | | | | educate their child about behaviors that are |
| able to predict consequences to their actions. | | | | socially acceptable. Children with ADHD tend to |
| However, they will still be somewhat impulsive. | | | | have a difficult time remembering to take turns, |
| Children with ADHD are even more likely to be | | | | interrupting others and saying or doing |
| impulsive. They are still learning to think before | | | | inappropriate things. |
| acting, but it will still take some time and guidance | | | | Do you want to learn exactly how to eliminate |
| before it is consistently used. | | | | your child's out-of-control and defiant behavior |
| Fortunately, the child begins to learn from their | | | | without using Punishments, Time-Outs, Behavioral |
| mistakes quicker than when they were young | | | | Plans, or Rewards? |
| toddlers. Those with behavioral disorders will need | | | | |