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Keep calm and do not get into an argument

When a child speaks back, your automatic response may be to reply in anger with a raised voice. However, this only esca- lates the situation and lead to an argument in the form of a shouting competition. When dealing with a child answering How to handle kids back, stay calm and do not get into an argument. A firm ‘no’ will get your point across. Find the root cause A child talking back to parents could be due to several reasons. Before responding, try to determine the reason for your child’s rude behaviour. It could be that the child is just grouchy from hunger or fatigue. It could also be that the child is imitating something she has seen on TV and does not realise it is rude. who talk backPhoto: GETTY IMAGES f you have children, you future if it is not handled cor- Note when back talk usually happens are most likely to deal rectly by the parents. Therefore, with disciplinary prob- it is important for the parents Keep a track of when back talking usually occurs. If your lems like backtalk. Back- to set boundaries and teach Effective child talks back after a long, tiring day at school or after talk can begin at any age, children to express themselves soon after the child has positively and respectfully. This not having had enough sleep, you can take measures to learntI the word ‘No!’ It is part of article gives you practical tips on eliminate such trigger points. kids’ normal growing process. how to handle children who However, back talking can lead to talk back. tips for Set a good example more behavioural problems in the Children learn by observing their parents. Hence, it is important parents that you set a good example for them. If they see you making a snide remark or a disrespectful tone, they are likely to imitate you. If you wonder what to do when kids talk back, the answer is to explain to them about unacceptable behaviour. Explain why it is important to communicate with others respectfully. Listen attentively to your child

Make your child understand that you will give her your complete attention and listen if she communicates in a positive and respectful way. This will show your child that you value her opin- ion and that you are listening attentively. It will also show her that communicating calmly gets better results. Keep an eye on what your child watches on TV

Children often pick up negative behaviours from TV shows and cartoons that they watch on TV or other electronic devices.

Photo: GETTY IMAGES Keep a tab on what kind of shows they are watching. Several shows portray children talking back to their parents and making sarcastic remarks for comedic effect. Children are very impres- WHAT DOES BACK TALKING MEAN? sionable, and they may imitate such behaviour. Back talking means impudent or rude remarks and behaviour from a Remember this is part of growing up child towards parents or others authoritative figures in your family. their boundaries Children often feel helpless and frustrated when adults don’t agree and will push the Although listening to your child talk back can be frustrating, with them. Hence, they protest this by talking back or making rude limits to see how keep in mind that this is a natural part of growing up. As chil- gestures like rolling their eyes or smacking their lips to express their far you will let dren grow, they feel the need to assert their independence over unhappiness with your decision. Backtalk can come in various forms. them go. Another what they wear, eat, play or sleep. Before you respond in anger, Some children feel compelled to argue to have the reason for back remember that the back talk is not a personal attack on you. last word. Others keep repeating their request and talking is learned explaining the reason for their request multiple WHY DO CHILDREN TALK behaviour. Get professional help times even after you have said ‘no’. Some children BACK? It could be Children pick up tones from various sources. If your child continues to talk back and behave unacceptably may make rude gestures. This kind of behaviour can from observing their peers, watching television or even despite your best efforts, it is best to seek professional help. lead to severe disciplinary issues if left unchecked. Children talk back for a variety of reasons. The most com- observing the behaviour of parents or extended family Unacceptable behaviour may include constantly talking back, Hence, parents should take steps to address back mon reason is that they want to assert their independence members. Some children imitate behaviours that they displaying aggression or violence, refusing to follow the rules, talking in a firm but non-threatening way. and do not like to hear a ‘no’. Children also like to test have seen without understanding that it is disrespectful. and continuously throwing tantrums on a regular basis. Credit: https://parenting.firstcry.com 4 DIY irrors are not only gorgeous but also minimalistic pieces of decor. BOOK TO Adding them to a room can not only add a touch of bling but they ideas M can also make the room seem bigger in area. Putting up plain mirrors is an savour old decor trick. Go an extra step and add more using elements by using these gorgeous DIY ideas. 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While some experiments reaped rewards for the IPL franchise, some didn't go as desired

MANISH PANDEY SUNIL NARINE (moving to No.5) (to middle-order)

Pandey has The always com- Knight Riders plained about bowler, known not being for bowling given enough mystery spin, chances to bat had been up the order in the opening the Indian national team. In for 2020 IPL, when he was his side, till he pushed down to No. 5 was taken off the by SRH against KKR to roster for suspect strengthen the SRH action. However, he middle-order, he returned with a bang. scored just six. He The team pushed him was pushed back SAM CURRAN down to No.5 where to his usual (as opener) he hammered a No. 3 slot and quick-fire 64 to lead succeeded, Super Kings were KKR to a huge win leading his struggling to find depend- over Delhi Capitals. team to a big able batsmen in the mid- Narine though failed win over RR. dle-order, especially in the against KXIP at No.6. absence of Suresh Raina. It forced skipper MS Dhoni to AB DE VILLIERS (pushed down) push bowling all-rounder BEN STOKES (as opener) Sam Curran to the top of A massive controversy erupted when RCB’s the order. The feisty left- Stokes is a power-hitter who bats middle-order in a AB de Villiers was pushed down the batting handed player performed power-packed England limited-overs batting line-up. order to No.6, apparently to save him from reasonably well scoring 31 Rajasthan Royals Steve Smith’s decision to push facing leg-spinners. This came as a shock. and 22 in two of the three Stokes to the top was criticised after he aggregated just The South African batsman made just two off innings at the top before 110 in his first five games, with no sixes. However, the left- five balls in the KKR game, triggering criti- returning lower down handed batsman, cracked a 60-ball 107 to make a mockery cism against Kohli. AB then returned to No.4 against MI when he ham- of Indians’ 195- target and guided his team to and hammered 55 against RR. mered a half-century. the target with 10 balls to spare. He also hit three sixes.

Suryakumar has burning desire IBRAHIMOVIC ‘ALWAYS MI skipper Rohit Sharma WANTS TO PLAY’, SAYS PIOLI training non-stop, to don BLUE: Pollard nearing match fitness umbai Indians skipper Kieron Pollard Zlatan Ibrahimovic always was effusive in his praise for Suryaku- wants to play, AC Milan mar Yadav, who made quite a state- coach Stefano Pioli said on M ment with a match-winning IPL knock Wednesday, before their after being overlooked for national duty, and said the batsman is driven by a “burning de- Europa League game sire” to don the India blue. After restricting against Sparta Prague. “I RCB to 164/6, courtesy effective death bowling won’t ask Zlatan if he wants led by lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah (3/14), Mum- to play, because I already bai Indians rode on a blistering unbeaten 79 off know the answer,” said Pioli 43 balls by Yadav to chase down the target for amid a tight schedule of a five victory. ANI games every three days. “There will be changes, but Suryakumar Yadav wants to do well I don't like talking about and today again he showed his turnover, I have many class on how well he can bat... and starters and I will field the deep down inside the burning desire to best team. If I ask Ibra if he feels like it, he will always Suryakumar Yadav don that blue, but again he continues to show consistency, which is all that tell me yes,” he added. AC he can do as an individual. Milan are top of the Serie A Kieron Pollard table after five games. AFP Photo: PTI Photo: AP

a) 1999 K b) 2000 K Jhulanw Gos ami made 1076 In 2014, c) 2001 K d) 2002 K Q7: runs in 182 ODI matches. Q11: played her only Test WLEDGE How many did she take? against which country at Mysore? TEST YOUR KNO With 6888 runs in the ODI a) 222 K b) 225 K a) South Africa K b) England K K K K K Q6: format, what is Mithali c) 227 d) 229 c) Australia d) Zimbabwe SPORTS QUIZ | tWomen Cricke ers Raj’s highest score? a) 136 not out K b) 187 K Ins 10 Te t matches, Jhulan In 48 ODI matches, Veda Against which team did Whose autographed bat c) 125 not out K d) 209 K Q8: Goswami made 283 runs Q12: Krishnamurty took three Q1: register Q3: does Smriti Mandhana and took ___ wickets. wickets and made ___ runs. her highest individual score in keep in her kit bag? a) 42 K b) 45 K c) 47 K d) 40 K a) 888 K b) 829 K c) 876 K d) 890 K K K international cricket? a) b) K K a) South Africa K b) England K c) d) MS Dhoni In which year did Against which team did c) Sri Lanka K d) Australia K Q9: make Q13: Smriti Mandhana score a How many ODI matches her ODI debut? double hundred in domestic one Who led India to the Q4: has played in a) 2005 K b) 2007 K c) 2009 K day cricket? Q2: team’s first World Cup her career? d) 2011 K a) Mumbai U-19 Women K b) Gujarat U-19 a) 202 K b) 207 K c) 209 K d) 211 K Women K c) Goa U-19 Women K final in 2005 and first-ever Test d) Odisha U-19 Women K series victory in England in Harmanpreet Kaur made In which year did Mithali Q10: 2006? Q5: 2372 runs and took ___ ANSWERS: 1 a) South Africa 2 a) Mithali Raj 3 b) a) Mithali Raj K b) Smriti Mandhana K Raj make her Test wickets in 99 ODI matches,. Rahul Dravid 4 c) 209 5 d) 2002 6 c) 125 not a) 23 K b) 25 K c) 27 K d) 29 K out 7 b) 225 8 d) 40 9 c) 2009 10 a) 23 11 a) c) K d) K debut?In which year did Mithali Raj Mithali Raj make her Test debut? South Africa 12 b) 829 13 b) Gujarat U-19 Women