Whenever Kendra's three-year-old son, Paul, spits his food onto the floor, she takes the time to tell him that she loves him, but she does not like it when he spits his food on the floor. Kendra wants to avoid creating __________ for Paul.

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Kendra wants to avoid creating conditions of worth, which occur when a child feels valued only when they meet certain conditions or behaviors. By expressing love regardless of behavior, she avoids this.

Whenever Kendra's Three-Year-Old Son, Paul, Spits His Food onto the Floor