Abstract
their families or society. We assume that most children learn (i.e., are taught) to behave appropriately (and inappropriately). Such teaching is one aspect of child rearing, and par ents play a key role in disciplining or teaching their children to behave ac cording to a wide range of rules. Although parental rules vary across families, children's ages, cul tures, and historical periods, most people know a rule when they hear one. Common rules for children in American families today include these: Don't hurt other people; do what your parents tell you to do; don't ask loudly in the grocery store, Why is that man so fat, Mommy?; don't play with the telephone; don't lie; come home on time; do your homework before you watch televi sion; and don't pester your sister. When children do not behave ac cording to the rules, we say they have misbehaved. When parents use ineffective strategies to manage mis behavior, we say they have made discipline mistakes. Parents are undoubtedly not the only people who significantly influ ence children's misbehavior. Sib lings, day-care providers, teachers, baby-sitters, grandparents, and peers are participants in child rear
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