Attention. Children need attention. If they fail to receive any positive attention, they may do things to make their parents react, even if angrily. It is better for children to be scolded than ignored. Establish boundaries. Children need and actually seek boundaries. For a child to have no limits is a really scary idea. A child actually needs the security of knowing what his or her routine is and knowing that his or her parents care enough to set those boundaries. Children need consistency. When you set rules, you must apply them consistently and without errors. Arguing and negotiating with your children when they misbehave only encourages them to become manipulative.4. Always establish and enforce consequences for