Title: Dealing With Manipulative Children | HealthGuidance.org
Headings: Dealing With Manipulative Children
Dealing With Manipulative Children
Manipulation Is a Learned Behavior
Figure Out Why, What, Who, When, and Where
Change YOUR Behavior

Content: Is your child only manipulative during certain times of the day or week? Does it only happen when it’s time to do homework or chores? Maybe it’s always at bedtime or when they are watching television. Pay attention to when your child acts up and see if there are adjustments that can be made to put it to a stop. • The Where: Your child’s manipulation could have something to do with places that he or she doesn’t want to go. For instance, if they are constantly trying to get out of school, maybe something is going on that they haven’t told you about. If you notice a pattern, talk to your child to try and get to the root of the real problem. • The Who: Does your child only manipulate certain people?