Basic, ages 2-16
When a child is misbehaving with something, provide a similar but more acceptable replacement. Teach children to find acceptable ways to act on their interests.
Example:
✔ A 3-year-old hits the kitchen wall with his father's hammer. His parents replace the real hammer with one made of plastic. They also provide a small toy workbench containing dowels that can be hammered like nails.
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