Chapter 11 - Ignoring Problem Behavior

Consistent Ignoring

Ignoring works best when you consistently ignore the behavior you don't like. This is one of the most important principles for ignoring. If you are consistent with ignoring the same behavior every time it happens, your child will learn that you will not pay attention to him/her when he/she behaves that way. If every now and then you do pay attention to your child when he/she behaves that way, your child will learn that the behavior does sometimes get him/her what he/she wants. This will work against you because that behavior will be even more difficult to remove.

Ignore The Problem Behavior Every Time It Happens!