Hi Everyone!
Have you watched "SuperNanny" on tv? Have you seen those children who are unruly and disrespectful turn into very lovely children? Do you notice the parents behaviors also? In Intro we discuss Temper Tantrums, even adult ones, are typically the results of reinforcing this behavior. Earlier in the term we discussed how behavior problems can actually be a learning problem. Later in the term when we discuss Development we will discuss parenting styles. The October/November issue of Scientific American Mind has a piece by Stefanie Reinberger "Tempering Tantrums." In this article, each of these variables and a few others are discussed. Also discussed is the link between childhood temper tantrums and aggression later on in life.
