- 1). Make an effort to get involved with your child's education. Ensure he attends school regularly and try to help him with his homework. School gives him the opportunity to learn important life skills such as following direction, completing tasks and communication with peers. Ensure his teachers frequently update you on his progress; this will enable you to nip any potential problems in the bud. Antisocial children are at a greater risk of dropping out of school and getting in trouble with the police.
- 2). Maintain consistent discipline. Antisocial children tend to come from families in which discipline has swung from excessively strict to nonexistent. Make sure your child is aware of rules and the consequences she faces if she breaks these rules. Monitor her associations with other children and look out for any involvement with individuals who may be a bad influence. You need to find a happy medium between being the rule enforcer and remaining approachable if she needs to talk. Children like routine and structure; it helps make them feel safe and encourages their self-confidence.
- 3). Understand you are your child's biggest role model, and your behavior has a massive influence on how he behaves. Children also learn important skills from their parents, such as anger management and conflict resolution. Be aware of how you talk and act in front of your child; you cannot tell him not to behave in a certain way if you then behave this way yourself.
- 4). Take the time to reward positive behavior. It is easy to concentrate on her negative behavior and not realize you are overlooking the good. Praise her when she does something well, especially if it is school-related. Give her achievable goals to work toward and reward good behavior with treats. Remember to reward her efforts even if she does not manage to achieve her goals; this will help make her feel valued while improving her confidence.
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