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A member asked:
How can i stop my 3 years son's bad habit of spitting or putting his saliva out on me and people whenever there's something he doesn't like?
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Tell him the beha-: Vior you expect when he's angry; e.g., "use words, like, 'no, thankyou' or 'i don't enjoy that'.Tell him the immediate consequence for spitting, & follow through. Walk him to time out from behind; don't talk, make eye contact or act upset.Repeat as many times as he gets up + 1. Set timer for 3 min. Escort him back to time-in w/o scolding. He'll spit more at first, then stop, if you're consistent.
Answered 4/12/2013
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Who's the boss ?: Set rules for good manners and behavior. Break the rules, get punished. What punishment and for what rule infraction is your choice.. You are the parent. Either way, stick with it regardless of how much resistance otherwise you will not be respected and as he gets older he will be unstoppable. All the best...
Answered 2/26/2020
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