This is a yes, but. You must re-enforce the behaviour you want, however you can't tolerate bad behaviour. You are not there to be friends with your kid. If th

This is a yes, but. You must re-enforce the behaviour you want, however you can't tolerate bad behaviour. You are not there to be friends with your kid. If the child has hit you, sit it in time out. Why is this good? A) the child learns that it wastes time, and b) it puts space between you and your child. reduces the chance of antagonising each over. On the flipside you must take an interest in your child.