1. A CHILD ASKS, “What is wrong with stealing, if it does not hurt somebody.”
There are several ways in which a parent could handle this type of question, however, the one I would choose is to refer them to what the word is saying about this particular situation. I would first ask them how would you feel if someone took something from you that you love without asking. This will give the child the opportunity to think about it from a different point of view. Once they have answered, then this will give the opportunity to now introduce what Jesus has said through His word. I believe if you can relate to the child’s level, however it will depend on their age, which can make it more effective. The has to realize that it will affect the other person just as it would affect them is someone took something from them that they loved such as a favorite toy or game.
2. CONSIDERING that stealing is a behavior, how would you explain this behavior in behaviorist terms? …show more content…
They should also know that taking something that does not belong to you without permission is not right. However, we have to understand that stealing is a common behavior, especially among young children. In fact, they do not have the concept to really understand this behavior until taught that it is wrong. Most of the time children will tend to take things that do not belong to them at different times and this starts at a early age. The reinforcement of what parents expect from their children will be the foundation and then make sure to enforce these rules when confronted with the behavior. It will take love, time, patience, however, if you set the rules your child will eventually abide by the
There are several ways in which a parent could handle this type of question, however, the one I would choose is to refer them to what the word is saying about this particular situation. I would first ask them how would you feel if someone took something from you that you love without asking. This will give the child the opportunity to think about it from a different point of view. Once they have answered, then this will give the opportunity to now introduce what Jesus has said through His word. I believe if you can relate to the child’s level, however it will depend on their age, which can make it more effective. The has to realize that it will affect the other person just as it would affect them is someone took something from them that they loved such as a favorite toy or game.
2. CONSIDERING that stealing is a behavior, how would you explain this behavior in behaviorist terms? …show more content…
They should also know that taking something that does not belong to you without permission is not right. However, we have to understand that stealing is a common behavior, especially among young children. In fact, they do not have the concept to really understand this behavior until taught that it is wrong. Most of the time children will tend to take things that do not belong to them at different times and this starts at a early age. The reinforcement of what parents expect from their children will be the foundation and then make sure to enforce these rules when confronted with the behavior. It will take love, time, patience, however, if you set the rules your child will eventually abide by the