Four Steps

The Whiner

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

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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 Whiner

Behavior: Specific attitudes and actions of this child at home and/or at school.

1. Complains constantly.
   
   
2. Hangs head, moans, and groans.
   
   
3. Has a mini-tantrum when asked to do something.
   
   
4. Says, "I can't" automatically.
   
   
5. Makes excuses for unperformed tasks.
   
   
6. Seeks sympathy from peers and persons in authority.
   
   
7. Feels he/she is an object of discrimination.
   
   
8. Usually lazy.
   
   
9. Not task-oriented.
   
   
10. Immature socially, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
    
    

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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.

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