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In Tuesday we talked about how kids respond better to praise versus negative responses. I agree with this since I have seen it better hand. I have noticed with both kids that I baby sit and my younger siblings that it is easier to get them to do something when I either ask nicely or praise them about something that they just did. For example it is easier to keep the kids from fighting if I compliment them about something. Like telling them thanks for helping me put away supper or thanks for helping me pick up the living room. I plan on using this technique with my kids...it seems life would be easier that way.