Proper Child Behavior: 6 Little Misbehaviors Parents Should Not Ignore

Kids display different kinds of misbehavior every day. However, many parents decide to overlook these misbehaviors to avoid conflicts. However, there are some little misbehaviors that parents should not ignore because they can lead to bigger problems in the future.

Parents.com shared the little misbehaviors parents should not ignore. Knowing how to recognize these actions and correcting each properly can go a long way to the development of proper child behavior.

1. Kids rudely interrupting conversations

Kids who rudely interrupt conversations have no consideration for other people and believe that they are entitled to be the center of attention whenever they want to.

The best way to correct this misbehavior is by telling the child to avoid interrupting conversations before you converse with others. Tell the child beforehand that you will ignore him or her if interruptions occur.

2. Rough playing

Rough playing might seem cute, funny and harmless to some parents. However, things could escalate quickly and injuries are bound to happen if kids are not corrected.

The most effective way to deal with rough playing is to confront the kids on the spot. You can also tell the kids that play time will be over if they play rough again.

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3. Pretending not to hear you

Pretending not to hear you is one of the little misbehaviors parents should not ignore. Overlooking this disrespectful action might turn your kid into an insubordinate and controlling person.

"Instead of talking to your child from across the room, walk over to her and tell her what she needs to do," Parents.com shared. "Touching her shoulder, saying her name, and turning off the TV can also help get her attention. If she doesn't get moving, impose a consequence."

4. Rude sarcasm and rolling of eyes

These misbehaviors have become very common in many children today. Ignore these actions and before you know it, your kids are already doing it to their teachers, relatives, care givers and other adults.

The best way to address this misbehavior is to tell the child on the spot that you are aware of what he or she is doing and that you are not happy with it. You can also inform the child about consequences if he or she does it again. Just make sure that you do not back down from the disciplinary actions you have set up.

5. Exaggerating the truth and white lies

Exaggeration and white lies might seem harmless but these are actually misbehaviors that parents should not ignore. Ignoring these little lies can transform your kid into a serial liar and manipulator. Emphasizing the importance of honesty and praising the child for being honest can help kids eliminate these misbehaviors, according to Raising Children.