Is it Really OK to Ignore Mild Misbehaviors?

Whether your child is burping at purpose at the dinner table or they're banging spoons together just to annoy you, you might think ignoring them means you're condoning their behavior.

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Family Is it Really OK to Ignore Mild Misbehaviors? Whether your child is burping on purpose at the dinner table or they're banging spoons together just to annoy you, you might think ignoring them means you're condoning their behavior. But some experts argue that ignoring those behaviors is punishment in itself because you aren't giving them the attention they want. Here's what you should know about ignoring mild misbehaviors. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK 16 Organizations That Support Black Moms and Families READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT How to Bring Outdoor Games and Sports Inside READ NOW  › What to Say to Your Kids When You've Lost Your Job READ NOW  › Examples of Household Rules for the Entire Family READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Family newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy