before we jump to thinking that our children are being bad or naughty, it is essential that we look at what’s behind the behavior. Do they need something? Is a basic need (including human contact) not being met? Are they acting out; expressing a big feeling that they don’t know how to articulate? Are they testing limits? Are they pushing a button to see what happens? Are they asserting free will, choice, and independence? None of these are bad behavior. They are simply behavior.
