Family Natters

There is always a reason why a child misbehaves.  Some common reasons are:

• tiredness

• changes to routine

• hunger

• parent’s new carer

• moving home

• changes in the weather

• difficulties in friendships

• illness (including incubation period)

• excitement

• boredom or being confined to one activity for too long

• perceived lack of attention

• tension within the family; divorce or separation of parents

• illness or death of a family member or friend

• remarriage of a parent or formation of a step-family

• being taken into care

• frequent changes of home/ school/ carers

• child wants to test the boundaries 

• child does not understand or like the rules

• child wants to show off to friends

What other reasons can you add?