How to Keep Your Child from Becoming a Brat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Newborns don't need to be out much the first month

   So let people come to them.
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   Step 2: as they are exposed to a lot of germs.

   , They lack the manners and the ability to sit still for long enough for the parents (and other diners) to dine in peace. ,, Do not negotiate with terrorists. , Tell them you need help finding things
   -- "Where are the apples"
   
   that way they won't be hungry and bored
   -- a sure recipe for a tantrum at the end of a long day. , Then stick to the rule.
   
   At the end of the time, you might "accidentally" reward the child with a piece of gum or a small unexpected treat.
   
   Make the treats occasional. , Listen to your child's request, answer it and don't change your mind. , Then do NOT give in to whining, crying , threatening, etc. , This is completely unacceptable.
   
   Also do not allow them to verbally abuse you. , "That is my husband and you are NOT allowed to speak to him that way."
   
   Ignore COMMANDS by your child. ,, Children who are hungry have a short fuse, as well.
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   Step 3: Babies 3 months and older need to be removed from a restaurant or a theater if feeding them does not soothe their crying.

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   Step 4: Children younger than five should not be dining in fine dining restaurants.

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   Step 5: Tell children what to expect in a new situation: we are going into a church

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   Step 6: you should be quiet and if you need to talk to me

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   Step 7: just whisper.

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   Step 8: Teach your children early on that if you say no

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   Step 9: you mean no -- into eternity.

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    Step 10: Give your child something to eat or drink before going to the grocery store.

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    Step 11: Tell your child that whining and begging (ask if they can show you how to whine and beg) will not work.

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    Step 12: If you say no 23 times

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    Step 13: then say yes

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    Step 14: your child learns that to get to yes

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    Step 15: they have to hear no 23 times.

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    Step 16: If your child wants something and you are not going to do it

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    Step 17: "I can understand how you would want that

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    Step 18: but it is not in the budget

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    Step 19: or not something we can do."

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    Step 20: allow your child to hit you.

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    Step 21: If you have a partner and the child is being abusive toward him or her

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    Step 22: speak up.

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    Step 23: If a kid can remember the words to Wheels on the Bus

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    Step 24: they can remember please and thank you.

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    Step 25: Remove the child from the scene if he is disrupting other people's pleasure.

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    Step 26: Make sure your child is getting proper rest -- children who stay up until all hours of the night are strung out and very likely to be bratty in their behavior.

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