Your friend Ellen has come to you for advice about her four-year-old son.She says,"I don't know why he won't be nicer to his little sister.Every time he helps her dress,I buy him a new toy." You've just read Chapter 10.What would you say to Ellen?

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It's possible that Ellen's son is only being nice to his sister to receive a reward, and that may be why he's not consistently kind. By reminding him that being kind is its own reward and that he should be nice to his sister just because it's the right thing to do, he may be more likely to continue doing so without the need for a reward. Suggestions A, B, C, and E do not address the underlying issue of the son's motivation and may not lead to lasting change in his behavior.

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