10 Ways Kids Appear to Be Acting Bad But Aren’t

Here are 10 ways kids may seem like they’re acting “naughty,” but really aren’t. When we recognize kids’ unwelcome behaviors as reactions to environmental conditions, developmental phases, or our own actions, it lets us respond proactively, and with much more compassion. 1. Not controlling impulses. Ever say to your kid, “Don’t throw that!” and they throw it anyway? Researchsuggests that the brain regions involved in self-control are immature at birth and don’t fully mature until the end of adolescence, which explains why developing self-control is a “long, slow process” (Tarullo, Obradovic, & Gunna, 2009, 31). A recent survey revealed that many parents assume children can do things athttp://bit.ly/2vhlrTi