When Lack of Knowledge and/or Misinformation Cause Behavior

You know:
1. The child actually does not know.
2. Children do not learn good behavior quickly, as they don't learn spelling or dancing in one lesson; it takes time and many experiences.
3. Children want to be good. They want to do the right things. They are eager to please adults.

What do you do?
1. You determine for yourself what is acceptable or unacceptable behavior. It is necessary to remember that perfection is something a child cannot live up to, so it is a pitfall in the long run.
2. You explain, you talk things over, you give underlying responses, you give examples, you make generalizations clear, you provide opportunities to expand the child's knowledge base.