When a child's behaviour presents difficulties in an early years centre, the relationships that staff develop with both that child and with their family will make all the difference to what happens, both now and in the future.
Children who are distressed and difficult often behave in ways that make them difficult to like. This is especially so if they hurt other children.
It is a short step from condemning the behaviour to condemning the child and/or their family. This sets up a cycle of rejection that does nothing to intervene in a potentially negative spiral.
Establishing a positive relationship
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