2006-09-28 10:22:31 · 8 answers · asked by denmar1970 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Try to give small rewards for controlling his impulse to be compulsive. Try giving tickets which can then be turned in for small prizes.
Encourage him when he is avoiding the compulsive behaviors.
Are you talking about compulsive handwashing, or lining things up straight, or ticks?
There is medication available to help kids (and adults) to control obssessive compulsive behavior. Take him to a child psychologist. Counseling can help as well.
The bottom line is, you cannot control it. Only he can. You can give guidelines and support that may help him.
2006-09-28 11:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course one would want to know (to answer the question accurately) the age of your son. But, for the sake of brevity we will assume an age >3 - <18 years of age. An important caveat to remember, speaking from my studies in neurobiology (I'm a biology student by the way) is that the frontal cortex (responsible for future planning-which correlates to not knowing about consequences to one's immediate actions) does not finish forming/developing until anywhere from 21 to 23 years of age.
That said, what kind of compulsive behavior are we talking about?
Is this some sort of repetitive behavior that appears to have no foresight to it, or something else? I would-depending on your persuasions-recommend defining this compulsive behavior by quality and quantity.
To do that would require observing said behavior and coming up with a list of characteristics that you record/write down (time of day, duration, frequency, the nature of the situation etc.). This not only allows for you to have some objective data to analyze/search for patterns in but, it also provides you with a framework to begin examining ways of mitigating/shaping this behavior.
I might recommend after all of this going to the DSM IV to qualify whether or not your son's behavior, once determined by your observations, fits any group of possible definitions found in that work. From there, one can easily locate books (written for both a professional & general audience) that address different methodologies one can use to understand and change said behavior. As well as other possible avenues to consider.
But, if you do find any definitions that you think fit your son's behavior in the DSM IV, you really should have a licensed professional confirm it before proceeding. And, those notes you took down will be an asset to the individual who is searching out recommendations for you.
I hope this is what you were looking for.
2006-09-28 17:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jason H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the compulsive behavior. Spanking isn't for everything, but it does work wonders for many things. I answered a question and talked about spanking and someone reported me for abuse. This is what is wrong with today's society. Bring back the "good ol' days".
2006-09-28 17:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by "just" a mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of "compulsive behavior"??
2006-09-28 17:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by brittANYBODY_KILLA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
compulsive "behaviors" = compulsive spankings
2006-09-28 17:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda L 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Start teaching your son Please and Thank you's. Ettiquete and that will start help him get on the right track.
2006-09-28 17:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
constant spankings is the reason I turned out alright.
2006-09-28 17:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tie his arms down?
I don't know, need more info........
2006-09-28 17:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by rab 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋