Four Steps

The Objector

I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
IV.	Mistakes

« Behavior List

Related Behaviors

•	The Complainer
•	The Excuse/Alibi Maker

Recently Viewed Behaviors

1.	The Objector
2.	The Manipulator
3.	The Liar
4.	The Smart Aleck
5.	The "Idiot" Syndrome
6.	The Cheater
7.	The Do-Nothing
8.	The Complainer
9.	The Hider
10.	The Griper

Instructions

Learn more about using this resource:

Introduction
I.	Behavior
II.	Effects
III.	Action
	Primary Causes of Misbehavior
	Primary Needs Being Revealed
	Secondary Needs Being Revealed
	Methods, Procedures, and Techniques
IV.	Mistakes

Behavior Information

The Objector

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

1. Always has some extenuating circumstances that prevent him or her from doing something.
   
   
2. Objects to household rules, claiming they're "unfair."
   
   
3. Objects to changes in routines.
   
   
4. Objects when parents won't accept excuses he or she considers valid, such as "I thought it was Mary's turn to unload the dishwasher," or "I can't find any clean clothes to wear to school."
   
   
5. At school, behind everyone else on class work.
   
   
6. Not prepared to do what the class is doing.
   
   
7. Borrows frequently.
   
   
8. Needs more time.
   
   
9. Makes objections rather than alibis, excuses, or complaints. Make no mistake—there is a difference.
   
   
10. Objects to chores as too long or as interrupting his or her busy schedule.
    
    

Additional Resources

Interested in purchasing this material?

This information is available in a variety of formats.

Learn More »

Please Note

We are labeling behaviors, not children!

For the sake of convenience, we will describe behaviors with terms such as The Whiner or The Interrupter.

Never use such labels when talking to—or about—children!

Doing so could cause many new problems and seriously damage the parent-child relationship.

Seek professional assistance!

Many behaviors--or changes in behavior--can signal an underlying emotional or mental health issue.

Don't hesitate to contact your child's school social worker, counselor, or doctor for any concerns you may have.

Contact Us

We welcome your questions and comments. Please feel free to contact us.

In the event that you have questions regarding how to handle a specific child's behavior, please seek professional assistance.