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When a child refuses to do what’s expected of them, try:
- Giving them a choice of two things you want them to do (e.g. ‘Do you want some banana or some apple?’).
- Asking them why they don’t want to do it, if they are of an age where they can explain this to you.
- Explaining to them why you want them to do something. This can help to persuade them that it really is necessary.
To reduce the likelihood that a child will refuse to do what you’ve asked, make sure that you always:
- Give plenty of warning of change ? try sand timers or visual timetables.
- Choose activities that they like to build up a habit of compliance.
- Shorten the length of time of the activity.
- Change the activity or social grouping.
- Make sure that the activity is appropriate to them.
- Give lots of positive attention when the child participates in adult.
