If an adult is reinforced for behaving, we call it recognition
If a child is reinforced for behaving, we call it bribery
If an adult laughs, we call it socializing
If a child laughs, we call it misbehaving
If an adult writes in a book, we call it doodling
If a child writes in a book, we call it destroying property
If an adult sticks to something, we call it perseverance
If a child sticks to something, we call it stubbornness
If an adult seeks help, we call it consultation
If a child seeks help, we call it whining
If an adult is not paying attention, we call it preoccupation
If a child is not paying attention, we call it distractibility
If an adult tells his side of the story, we call it clarification
If a child tells his side of the story, we call it talking back
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