Child Misbehavior: Child Discipline

Children who misbehave do it for a reason. There are actually many different reasons for child misbehavior and they are all dealt with in different ways. You can’t discipline the child who talks back the same way as you would discipline a child who doesn't stop talking. The biggest thing when focusing on child misbehavior is to find the reason the child is misbehaving. You need to find the reason of child misbehavior before you can help with it. It may be annoying when trying to find the reason but you must do it. It is the most important thing. 

There are really four main reasons for child misbehavior. These are not all of the reasons, but other reasons basically branch out from these four reasons. The four main reasons for child misbehavior are lack of attention, lack of power, lack of self-confidence, and for revenge.

Lack of Attention

Kids that behave well often gain attention at home or at school. This would be in a positive way. Some children try to get attention by misbehaving at home or school. These are the type of children that make random noises to try and get your attention or they will talk out of line or they will be constantly talking. The reason they do this: attention. Usually the child who wants attention annoys the parents.

Lack of Power

Lack of power is another reason for child misbehavior. These children seek authority. The children who seek this power are the ones who break rules, bully others, and like to argue with others. These children do not like to be told what to do because it makes them feel like they are defeated. These types of children think that power is the answer to their problems and that it will make them feel happier. Usually the child who seeks power makes the parent feel threatened.

Lack of Self-Confidence

Another source of child misbehavior is lack of self-confidence. These types of children really expect to fail. In school they barley work, but outside of school they are perfectly fine and can do everything. This really frustrates the parents because they know the child is completely capable of doing the work. Children use this excuse to get away from participation. They find distractions instead of doing their work. This type of child misbehavior makes parents feel frustrated.

Revenge

Revenge is the last reason for child misbehavior. These children like to be hated. They are mean and possibly violent to their parents or people their age. Symptoms of revenge are vandalizing others things, beating up other children, and threaten others. Getting even with others is what makes them happy. This type of child misbehavior usually makes parents feel angry with the child.