Tantrums Quote by Bethenny Frankel
““A lot of people feed their kids' tantrums with snacks and toys. Don't negotiate with terrorists.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Real Housewives of New York City, 2015
Feeding children with material comforts fuels misbehavior; avoid appeasing bad actions with rewards
In simple terms: Rewarding bad behavior reinforces it
Do not enable negative actions
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family meals
- shopping trips
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you set boundaries without conflict?
- What alternatives to material rewards exist?
Children may learn to manipulate expectations