Suppose that you are babysitting your friend's child Dionne.Dionne has snuck out of bed and is now watching late-night cartoons,which your friend has said he is not allowed to watch.Based on your knowledge of current research findings,what should you incorporate into your response in order to foster Dionne's ability to resist temptation in the future?

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Explaining why the act is wrong will help Dionne understand the reasoning behind the rule and develop internal self-control, rather than simply avoiding the behavior out of fear of punishment. Additionally, research shows that punishment alone is not an effective long-term strategy for promoting self-control and moral reasoning in children.

Suppose That You Are Babysitting Your Friend's Child Dionne