Goals of Your Child’s Misbehavior

While this information seems geared more towards younger children, think of your teen and see if it fits as well.

To understand which of these goals your child is seeking, observe the consequences of his behavior:

1. Observe your own feelings and reactions to the child’s misbehavior.
2. 2. Observe the child’s response to your attempts at correction.

**The above guide is taken from “Systematic Training for Effective Parenting” by D. Dinkmeyer and G. McKay.