1 Young children can be encouraged to set goals for their own behaviour.
2 Children aged under five are too young to negotiate boundaries for behaviour.
3 Incidences of positive behaviour should be shared with the parents to enhance children's self-esteem.
4 Children need not be rewarded for behaving in what is after all only an appropriate manner.
5 Giving a child a sharp smack, providing it does not leave a mark, is a quick method of controlling unwanted behaviour.
6 It is important that childcarers are aware of any contributory factors which may result in a child's unwanted behaviour.
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