Many different things have an impact on a child’s behaviour.
Genes
Some children are naturally more lively and excitable than others. They may be easily distracted and enjoy company rather than spending time on their own. Although boisterous, youll usually be able to control their behaviour.
School
You may notice a change in your child’s behaviour when she starts school. If your child has problems learning things or is slower in picking things up, this can affect her behaviour. Reading problems can also make it hard to complete tasks or follow instructions.
Parental behaviour
Problems are a part of everyday life, but if you are unhappy and absorbed in dealing with them, it will affect the time you spend with your child. To counter this, your child may try to attract attention through noisy behaviour.
If it isnt clear to your child what is and isn’t allowed, it can result in difficult behaviour. This is because rules let your child know you dont like a certain type of conduct.
Clear, consistent rules will help your child learn to control her own behaviour. So if you’re a two-parent family, you and your...