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Chapter 10 - Managing Behavior Making Positive Statements Instructions should be stated in a positive way. Examples Negative Positive You say: "If you don't go to bed this instant you'll be sorry." You say:"It's time to go to bed now." You say:"I don't want to have to tell you again so get in here and brush your teeth." You say:"Come brush your teeth now." You say:"You'd better get in here now or you won't be getting any lunch." You say:"Please come in the house for lunch."             Go back to Using clear and specific language Go on to One or two steps

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