What to Do When Your Children Talk Back

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Smart-alecky comments, sass, and disrespectful gestures, such as eye rolls and lip smacks, seem to be the norm when children talk back to you nowadays. Aren't they fun! Yeah. Sure. Try these tips to nip your child's bold and brash behavior in the bud.

Keep Your Composure

Determine the Root Cause

Explain What's Acceptable

Carry Out Consequences

Model Your Expectations

Praise Politeness

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