All children without exception misbehave, from screaming, tantrums, and meltdowns to general defiance, and these behaviors that we are sometimes ashamed of are normal and part of their growth and seeing them grow.
But there are some behaviors that cause concern because they may seem unimportant and parents expect that they are transient behaviors and will be fixed with time. However, this is not true, as the matter may develop into socially unacceptable habits.
And when you notice that your son is doing behaviors such as interrupting you while talking or exaggerating the truth and not asking your permission to do some things, as well as ignoring your hearing when you ask him to do something, you must pay attention to these behaviors and not ignore them.
Here are the top 6 behaviors parents should try to fix and nip them in the bud.
Interrupt when you speak
According to the verywell family website, your child may be incredibly excited to tell you something or ask a question.
And in your child's mind, the thing he needs to tell you is the most important thing in the world. He doesn't realize that other people may have needs that are just as important as theirs.
But letting him interrupt your conversation doesn't teach him how to be considerate or occupy himself when you're busy.
And even if you tell your little one over and over that he's supposed to wait until you naturally stop talking to you and politely say "I'm sorry", he may not always remember it.
To put an end to this difficult behavior, the next time you are about to make a call or arrange a visit to a friend, tell your child that you need to calm down and not be interrupted.
Then, have him engage in an activity or let him play a special game and keep him occupied until you're done.
To discourage this type of interruption as well, create cues that your child will recognize.
For example, if you put your hand on his shoulder, this may indicate that you realize that he needs you and that you will be with him soon.
If you lift one or two fingers, then you will be with him in a minute or two.
Make a nod to remind him to interrupt politely.
When your child responds and waits for the right amount of time to let you finish your conversation or task, praise him. This positive reinforcement will go a long way the next time he needs to interrupt you.
You should have reasonable goals according to your child's age. You can't expect a three- or four-year-old to be able to wait more than two minutes for you to pay attention to him. As your child gets older, you can extend the amount of time you make him wait before you respond to his interruption.
Parents should confront their child's aggressive behavior immediately (Shutterstock)
play too rough
According to the Parents website, when your child punches a playmate you should intervene, but you should also not ignore more subtle aggressive actions such as pushing his brother or punishing a friend who is younger than him.
If you don't get involved, this harsh behavior can become a habit in your child by the age of eight.
Plus, it sends the message that hurting people is okay.
And you must confront the aggressive behavior immediately.
Pull your child aside and tell him it hurts and ask him how he would feel if someone else did this to him.
Reassure him that any act that harms another person is not permitted, but if he repeats the violent act again, you must end playing immediately.
Pretending not to hear you
Telling your child two, three or four times to do something he doesn't want to do, like going to sleep or putting his toys away, sends the message that it's okay to ignore you.
“If you allow this behavior to continue, your child is more likely to become defiant and controlling,” Kevin Lyman, PhD, a psychologist, tells Prentice.
To fix this behavior, instead of talking to your child from afar, go to him and tell him what he needs to do.
Make sure that you both make eye contact and that he responds in the affirmative, and if he doesn't move, impose an immediate punishment.
Rude behavior often begins when preschoolers imitate older children (Getty Images)
Doesn't ask for permission
It may be nice for your two-year-old to walk his or her favorite cookies out of the cupboard, but what would you do if he turned eight and went to visit a friend at the end of the street without asking permission?
You should not allow your child to control the activities that you have to organize for him yourself because it teaches him not to follow the rules.
If your child turns on the TV without permission, for example, tell him to turn it off and ask permission first and say the rule out loud as this will help him understand it.
rude behaviors
When you talk to your child, you may notice that he starts rolling his eyes up or down or uses an unpleasant or objectionable tone of voice when he doesn't like what you're saying.
This rude behavior often begins when preschoolers imitate older children.
Children do this to test their parents' reaction, but some parents ignore this type of behavior because they think it is a passing phase.
But the truth is that if you don't face it, you may find yourself with a disrespectful third-grade student who is having a hard time making and keeping friends.
To fix this behavior, make your child aware that you have noticed his behavior and that it is unacceptable and should not be repeated.
For example, tell him, "When you roll your eyes like that, it means you don't like what I'm saying."
Do not make your child feel bad, but show your rejection of the behavior and if he continues to repeat this, you can refuse to interact with him and move away or put the punishment that you see fit.
white lies
The kids start telling their friends a few exaggerations like that he can run a kilometer in 4 minutes or that he ate all his vegetables without touching a single pea.
These little white lies aren't harmful, but they aren't exactly the facts.
Lying can become an automatic habit if your child learns that it is an easy way to improve his appearance, if he learns that it is an easy way to avoid doing something and that if he is caught lying he can avoid punishment.
Sit with your child and set the record straight. Let him know that if he doesn't tell the truth, people won't believe him.
Try to find out his motives for lying to make sure he doesn't get what he wants from not telling the truth.
For example, if your child says he brushed his teeth when he didn't, ask him to come back and brush them, thus realizing that lying doesn't work anyway.