Four Steps

The Alibier

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 Alibier

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

1. Doesn't fulfill responsibilities.
   
   
2. Always offers an excuse regarding why he/she didn't do something.
   
   
3. Feels that the fault lies with someone else.
   
   
4. Often presents highly creative excuses; can offer a spontaneous excuse which may even seem very probable.
   
   
5. Tries to get support from friends, other students, and parents.
   
   
6. Tends to feel he/she is treated unfairly by adults at school and at home.
   
   
7. Approaches every task as a certain failure before making any attempt.
   
   
8. Usually finds faults in teachers and parents quickly.
   
   
9. May fall behind in class work.
   
   

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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.

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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.

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