As a parent, you want to see your child grow into a responsible and well-behaved individual. However, it's not always easy to guide your child's behavior in the right direction. One way to encourage good behavior is through positive reinforcement. In this article, we'll discuss what positive reinforcement is and how you can use it to encourage positive behavior in your 6-year-old child.
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior to increase the likelihood that it will occur again in the future. The rewards can be verbal praise, a tangible item, or a special privilege. The key is to provide positive reinforcement immediately after the desired behavior is exhibited.
Positive reinforcement works because it taps into the pleasure centers of the brain, releasing dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and reward. When a child receives positive reinforcement for a desired behavior, they are more likely to repeat that behavior in the future to experience the same positive feelings.
Using Positive Reinforcement with Your 6-Year-Old