By
learning self-control, kids can make appropriate decisions and respond to
stressful situations in ways that can yield positive outcomes.
For
example, if you say that you're not serving ice cream until after dinner, your
child may cry, plead, or even scream in the hopes that you will give in. But
with self-control, your child can understand that a temper outburst means
you'll take away the ice cream for good and that it's wiser to wait patiently.
