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It’s children that hold all the cards when it comes to misbehaving

There are many vocations that require people to work closely with their natural opponents. Police negotiator, prison guard, lion tamer, parent – just to name a few. All deploy a range of tactics to help them control their foe: from speaking softly, approaching cautiously and cajoling, right through to reprimand, retribution and rebuke.