Tomas has a habit of taking toys from his little sister.Which of the following would be the best way for Tomas' parents to correct this bad habit?
A)Use mild punishment, such as reprimanding Tomas for taking his sister's toys.
B)Reprimand Tomas for taking his sister's toys, but praise him for cooperative play and sharing his toys with others.
C)Ignore this habit since all children go through a phase of intense "sibling rivalry."
D)Use moderate punishment, such as giving his sister's toys back as well as giving her some of Tomas's toys as punishment to Tomas.

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Using a combination of reprimanding Tomas for taking his sister's toys and praising him for sharing and cooperative play can reinforce positive behavior and discourage negative behavior. Ignoring the behavior or using severe punishment may not have a lasting effect or may cause resentment.

Tomas Has a Habit of Taking Toys from His Little