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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone can help on this question??
Give six examples of what may cause a child to exhibit and maintain behaviours of concern (I have answered this part, but need help on the next part of the question)....Consider how consequences (natural and enforced) may encourage or maintain behaviours of concern.
Thank you...

Hi Koala Lou,

Natural Consequences -

Simply put, natural consequences are those results that follow an action. For example, if you eat too much at Thanksgiving your stomach hurts for a few hours. Natural consequences can be a great tool for parents and care givers to use in disciplining their children. A parent or caregiver does not become the proverbial bad guy or girl and they do not require parents or care givers to develop or enforce creative punishments. For example - "Your child does not want to eat what your family is having for dinner and is having a tantrum and demanding that he have different meal. What are your options? One, you could ground the child to his room for being defiant or obstinate. Two, you could make another meal for your child. Or three, you could tell him that his behavior is inappropriate and he can either continue his behavior in the living room without dinner or stop and have dinner. It should not take too many missed meals to encourage your son to eat what is presented to him and behave at the dinner table.

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Enforced Consequences -

Discuss and establish rules and consequences before tempers are out of control.
Make consequences reasonable, respectful, predictable, and reliable.
Clearly and simply state expectations according to your child’s ability to understand. Give warnings of transitions
Briefly give the reason behind your expectation. This will teach children to think logically
If a child ignores an expectation, briefly state the consequence. With younger children, consider giving one warning before you enforce a consequence. However, if that warning is ignored, immediately follow through with the consequence and stick to it.
Don’t set consequences you won’t keep or make ridiculous threats you have no intention of enforcing. That is why it is important to have established consequences. For example "If you don't stop throwing the lego I will take them away. Please keep the lego on the mat.

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Hope This Helps!

Cheers ,
L.A

Thanks so much for your help!!!