Using choices for
Recognize the behavior:
Throws a ball at a child on the playground.
Identify what you want to see:
Playing nicely with other kids.
Use the Skill:
Before playing, you could say, “You have two choices: you can play kindly with the other kids, or you can play by yourself.”
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Purpose:
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Children often pick fights to feel like they have control. Choices give children a sense of control in situations. This can make them less likely to pick fights.
Remember that choices are most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
