
Understanding the Root of Your Child’s Misbehavior
Why do kids behave poorly? According to Dr. Kevin Leman, there are four goals of misbehavior: Attention. “I only count when others notice me and serve me.” Power. “I only count when others do what I want them to do when I want them to do it.” Revenge. “I only count when I hurt others like I’ve been hurt.” Display of inadequacy. “I’m no good. I’m worth nothing. I can’t do anything right, so why try at all?” Once you understand why your child misbehaves, the next important question is: what do you do about it?