Is your child a manipulator? Hallo Do you want to know if your child manipulates you? Please answer these questions truthfully to find out: The child pretends to be too tired, afraid, sick, or stupid to listen. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child demands all the parent's time and attention. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always NO is seen as an unacceptable word and unleashes a tantrum. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child insinuates that parents have no authority or do not understand anything. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child moans until parents give in. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child uses procrastination techniques: "I want to finish... If Mommy goes first..." No, never Sometimes Often Yes. always The child uses love and charm to bribe parents. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, always The child wants to negotiate about everything, and everything has a ‘price.’ No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child plays parents off against each other, or other adults. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child just ignores instructions when it does not suit him or her. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child has emotional outbursts about minor things. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child pretends to be sad, acts upset, or puffs up cheeks. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child is rude or speaks tactlessly to parents. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always Every instruction is questioned: "Why me? Why now?" No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always The child walks away, slams doors, or refuses to respond to parents whenever a boundary is set. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always Let's find out!
