Four Steps

The Smartmouth

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 Smartmouth

Mistakes: Common misjudgments and errors in managing the child which may perpetuate or intensify the problem.

1. Getting caught in a verbal conflict to the point of using harsh words or swear words ourselves.
   
   
2. Punishing the whole group for the behavior of one person.
   
   
3. Ignoring the situation until it's completely out of control.
   
   
4. Acting inconsistently with smartmouth students. When we do so, we demonstrate that we are acting on a personal rather than a professional level.
   
   
5. Failing to counsel this student privately.
   
   
6. Losing composure.
   
   
7. Failing to see this student's hurt.
   
   

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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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