It's hard to believe but...

Asking your child to stop talking with his mouth full is 
likely to increase this bad habit.
Telling your child to use his words instead of his hands will
probably increase this behavior.
Punishing your child for speaking to you disrespectfully
will not teach her to speak respectfully next time.

Why do these common parenting strategies fail? And what
strategies will work?
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By: Sarah Chana Radcliffe