Frustrating, Obstinate, and Unlikeable.

These traits are not just assigned to minors, but when it applies to your child you will want to do something about it. There are many ways that this behavior manifests itself. Perhaps they are always poking at their siblings. Maybe they make loud noises at the dinner table. Rest assured most kids experiment with obnoxious behavior at one time or another.

Here are some ways to address that behavior –

1.  Address it at the beginning.

2.  Praise your kid when they behave well.

3.  Ignore some benign behaviors…every kid pretty much does annoying things.

4.  Obnoxious behavior needs to be pointed out immediately.

5.  Warn them about the consequences if it continues.

How about giving me a call and we will address it together? As a parent you know when you have reached the point where a third party can be immensely helpful. My name is Dr. Steven Sussman. I have spent decades dealing with aberrant behavior in children around New York City. Visit my website at sussmankids.com and arrange an appointment at my Mountainside, NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.