Is Your Boy Passive Aggressive And You Don’t Know It?

Passive Aggressive Behavior

 two teenage boys using this technique very well.

Working Definition:  Indirect behaviors that are developed as children. passive-aggressive boys have learned to express their negative feelings harmfully, but indirectly to avoid consequences of contrary feelings

Signs of Passive Aggressive Behavior

Sarcasm

The silent treatment

Withholding of intimacy

Withholding of praise

Being critical

Sabotage

Chronic Lateness

Not doing something that’s asked of him/her

Best Ways to Deal With PA

* Recognize the behavior for what it is: Hostility, Resentment, Anger

* Set clear limits and have consequences when your son does not follow through

* Confront specific actions with specific examples

* Teach your son Assertive communication which means being assertive and nonreactive, yet respectful.

* Don’t lecture!

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Constantly encourage Clear Channels of Communication that are direct.

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