Behavior Modification: Helpful Or Harmful?

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Winning, in behavior modification, means losing, or at least losing a tried and true behavior that used to work.
Modifying behavior is often a challenge, especially in the beginning. When the child increases the behavior, let us say screaming, it goes against the grain to stick to the plan and not give in.
Think of the long road. If the child grows up into a screaming adult to get his or her way, or to seek attention, how well will that work?
Find strength in knowing you are helping the child for life, and to have a decent life.
Use team members that work together well, so there is an intrinsic support group for difficult times.
Notify neighbors, relatives or others who may not understand, and think that in some way you are hurting the child.