Using choices for
Recognize the behavior:
Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy.
Identify what you want to see:
Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy.
Use the Skill:
You might give choices about apologizing. For example, “It is not ok to hit. You have a choice: you can apologize and keep playing, or you can take some time to calm down first.”
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Purpose:
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Choices give children a sense of control in situations. After aggression, you can help your child find choices for how to make things better. Aggression often happens when children feel like they don't have control. Choices can help children feel like they have control so they don't become aggressive.
Remember that choices are most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
