Human brains are wired to increase investment/attention to what elicits a response from others. This is particularly true for children. They are sponges for attention whether positive or negative.

Notice what most children do when they do something new whether good or bad. They watch for parental/guardian response.

Planned ignoring is one of the easiest non violent methods of modifying child behavior. Listen in for more info.

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