| Many parents are always looking for the magic pill | | | | successfully teach your child good behaviors |
| that will make their child be on their best behavior | | | | whether they have behavior disorders or not. You |
| and never throw any tantrums or talk back. | | | | must step into the role of a leader. You are |
| Unfortunately, that pill does not exist and parents | | | | leading the child. Do not allow the child to lead you. |
| are left with the task of trying to figure out the | | | | When you give into a child's pleading or bargaining |
| most effective method to teach desired | | | | tactics, you are transferring the power in the |
| behaviors. Often times, parents become so | | | | relationship to them. This is a recipe for disaster. |
| frustrated with their failed attempts at teaching a | | | | Be the leader and stay firm in all your decisions. |
| behavior, they will just give up and let the child do | | | | Do not allow for any bargaining. Enforce all |
| as he/she pleases. That is a dangerous routine to | | | | consequences to breaking rules or stepping |
| get stuck in and will make the parenting job much | | | | outside your designated boundaries. Letting it slide |
| harder. | | | | even one time, tells the child you are not serious |
| Parents who are trying to raise children with | | | | about the rules. They will most likely break the |
| ADHD, often feel like their attempts are teaching | | | | same rule again to see what will happen. Your role |
| the child good behaviors and acceptable social skills | | | | as a parent is synonymous with that of a leader. |
| are futile. This is not the case. Yes, they do | | | | Do you want to learn exactly how to eliminate |
| present some challenges, but they can be | | | | your child's out-of-control and defiant behavior |
| overcome. | | | | without using Punishments, Time-Outs, Behavioral |
| By changing your style of parenting you can | | | | Plans, or Rewards? |