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“A lot of people feed their kids' tantrums with snacks and toys. Don't negotiate with terrorists.” quote by Bethenny Frankel
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““A lot of people feed their kids' tantrums with snacks and toys. Don't negotiate with terrorists.””

Bethenny Frankel

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

Key Takeaway

Do not enable negative actions

Themes

parenting discipline consumerism

Mood

concerned pragmatic

Type

advice parenting

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • shopping trips
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

behavioral psychology reinforcement theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you set boundaries without conflict?
  • What alternatives to material rewards exist?
A Different Perspective

Children may learn to manipulate expectations

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