Choices can be an effective behavior management tool, but can quickly backfire when used incorrectly. For example, when kids are overwhelmed, choices can make them more overwhelmed since they require them to use the part of their brain that's offline, which can cause them to freeze. Additionally, choices can destroy parental authority when kids don't pick one of the initial choices, leading to the parent offering more choices out of desperation. This usually results in the child shutting down or