Maris Deepers – Negative Behaviour to Gain Attention

When a child is not able to get attention, they may act out by saying or doing something that creates drama. Children do this because negative attention is still attention. Maris Deepers explains that children are trying to figure out how to do life, and part of their job is to push the boundaries and our buttons. He highlights the need for consistency and encouragement across all areas of parenting.