Don’t Give Me That Attitude!
24 Rude, Selfish, Insensitive Things Kids Do and How to Stop Them
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Interview Questions for Dr. Borba

1. Don’t Give Me That Attitude! deals with 24 attitudes. What are some? Do you think there’s a difference between attitude and behavior?
   
   
2. You say there’s an epidemic of bad attitude kids these days. Is that opinion or fact?
   
   
3. Attitudes used to be a teen problem—but your book is for kids 5 to 15. How do these bad attitudes start at such a young age, and what makes them grow?
   
   
4. You say the majority of parents think their kids are spoiled. Then why are they spoiling them?
   
   
5. You have seven secrets to stopping a bad attitude. What are they?
   
   
6. Which attitude, in your opinion is the hardest to stop?
   
   
7. Kids with bad-tempers seem to be a big concern amongst teachers and parents alike. What ways do you suggest to teach kids to handle anger?
   
   
8. Do you have any practical advice to curb selfish, self-centered attitudes?
   
   
9. Let’s talk about cheating. You say that it’s an attitude. Explain why, and help parents with some ideas on how to stop it.
   
   
10. Cruelty is another attitude you address in your book. Bullying is a huge problem these days. What can parents do if their kid is bullied? What if your kid IS a bully?
    
    
11. What are some of the most common mistakes parents make about disciplining kids?
    
    
12. Most parents know when they’re being manipulated, but many don’t know how to turn that attitude around. What causes a child to start manipulating, and what are ways to stop them from doing it?
    
    
13. In your book, you mention “The Rule of 21.” Why do you say it’s so critical in changing kids’ attitudes?
    
    
14. What if your kid displays her “bad attitude” in public?
    
    
15. What is the most important message you want to leave parents about changing attitudes?
    
    
    

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