FRHD 3040 Chapter 4:

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3040
• Professor: David Green

Document Summary

Chapter 4 child socialization strategies and techniques. Misbehaviour designed to gain power: when children are not consulted, or given a voice regarding matter that affect them they tend to feel powerless. Misbehaviour designed to gain attention: when parents fail to provide sufficient attention, children are likely to engage in misbehaviour that is designed to attract attention. Misbehaviour related to the goal of revenge: the goal of revenge emerges from frustrated attempts to seek attention and power resulting from their hurt feelings. Helping children to achieve belongingness without resorting to misconduct: parents should provide sufficient attention to their children while ensuring that children feel as if they have a say in what is happening in their lives. Prevention of children"s misbehaviour designed to gain attention: parents should look for opportunities to give their children positive attention for behaviours that meet parental standards.