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    Behavior and Discipline

    Classmates can be cruel, but anger over teasing needs to be addressed.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Parents need to agree on some rules for their child, when an attitude problem sets in.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Learn how to deal with a child who lies compulsively.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Should children who break the rules be held up as examples for the rest of the school?

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Be on the lookout for problem behaviors, even when your child is young.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Don't give up on a child who is acting out at school.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Children may use past problems within the family as an excuse for causing trouble and for garnering attention.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Punishing your children by spanking them may only reinforce their negative attitudes.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Learn how to take the focus away from grades.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    When an 11-year-old starts exhibiting bad behaviors, her parent may be in for a long protracted process of establishing boundaries, expectations, and consequences.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Good discipline begins with a discussion of what is and is not acceptable behavior in your home.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Nip kleptomania in the bud!

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    Behavior and Discipline

    If you feel your child is not safe with a friend, you have every right to tell that friend's parents.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    When family rules are made, there should also be consequences set up for breaking them, which the whole family should agree on.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Some fathers think their sons should be men and fight to resolve problems.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    When your child is willing to go to extremes to get her way, it's time to seek professional help.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    The teacher has a right to punish your child, within reason, but occasionally the punishment may be misguided or even harmful.

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    Behavior and Discipline

    Lying is common behavior in children, but it can be a serious problem. Ask yourself: How frequently does this behavior occur?

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