2006-07-11 02:08:22 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
No, you should get off the computer and give her some attention!
2006-07-11 02:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by kinL 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on why she's screaming! I have a one year old boy and obviously would never ignore him if he was screaming due to pain/injury or distress. However, if she is just screaming because she's not got her own way or because she is seeking attention it's OK to ignore her tantrums for a while because then you're not giving into her screams.
Good luck, I've got all this to come!!
2006-07-11 02:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by lindsay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info, but there is always a reason. Different solutions cover different reason.
The thing is, she's little and she needs to be controlled mentally and physically. Just hold her tight. If hse's genuinely scared or upset talk gently to her for comfort.If its temper just hold her so she knows you are in control. She needs to know there are boundaries then she will feel more secure. Is this the only way she gets attention? If so, give her loads of attention when she's good, then when she screams move away and tell her this is silly (if she's old enough to understand this). Just make sure she knows she's loved...
2006-07-11 14:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is in obvious pain or need of basic life requirements, then yes, for goodness sake pay attention! But if she is screaming to attract attention or just being bratty, give her a time out in a boring, but safe room. 1 minute per every year of her age. If she tries to leave the room, firmly hold the door shut from the outside. Repeat time out until she gets the hint.
2006-07-11 02:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Disgruntled Biscuit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! If she is screaming because she's mad and is just throwing a tantrum, by all means, IGNORE IT! Don't look at her, talk to her or anything. Just sit there, read a book, watch TV or do whatever. But don't let her get a reaction out of you. That's all she's trying to do. Once she gets that reaction... your anger, a laugh, even a spanking... then she's learned that her tantrum worked. It got your attention. When she learns that you won't respond to a tantrum, she'll eventually stop having them. My son only throws them every now and them. And even then it's only around his grandparents or aunts and uncles... cause he knows they always give in!
Just keep it up. It's hard at first, I know, hide behind a magazine if you have to... but trust me... it will work!!
2006-07-11 02:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she screams out of fear, thats normal. If otherwise, then whenever she dose that take her to a very quiet and lonely room to stay telling her that she wont leave the room on less she stops. Trust me she might be there for a couple of minutes still screaming but later on she gets tired. make her say sorry afterwards and you'll see changes. Meanwhile, while she's there, dont go check on her but you can stay aroung to know when she stops but dnt let her see you. After she stops make her say Sorry.
2006-07-15 00:34:03 · answer #6 · answered by Incredible! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
,yes if it's in temper, they soon learn how to controll you with this type of behavior ,at the same time tell her you are not going to speak to her while she is screaming,and if she continues she will sit on the naughty step ,this is the botom step on your stairs, if you have no stairs the get a small mat and tell her it's the naughty girl's mat, if you put her on one of these ,then she must stay there for two minutes,if she get's off put her back and so do not speak put her back foe however much tim you said in the first place dont engage in conversation with he at all, after she has sat on the stair or whatever for 2 minutes take her off and explain why you put her there explaine it's not a nice thing to scream is not acceptable, she will soon learn,when you tell her anything to do with telling her off come down to her level dont shout and screan this dose not work speak to her explain yourselfe this will soon become the only way to chastise her and everyone will be happy'er.good luck
2006-07-11 02:25:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never ignore your child if they are screaming they could want a cuddle or be in pain or something. on the other hand if they have been naughty then yes, but if you dont know why they are screaming then you should see what the problem is
2006-07-11 02:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing I was told by someone close to me was if they are screaming because they didn't get their way is to lay down on the ground start screaming and whining while they are throughing their fit and that usually stops them from screaming and makes them wonder what in the world are you doing. It also shows them how anoying it is and how stupid it is because you aren't going to cave in and give them their way. Once you say no stick to your guns because if you cave they are going to walk all over you.
2006-07-11 02:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by Stacey R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is she screaming? Does she scream when she doesnt get her way? Is she screaming because she fell? Different answers for different situations.
2006-07-16 07:12:57 · answer #10 · answered by Sugar Dumplin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old she is.
If she's like 3. Yes.
But if she's above 5, i would try and talk to her, maybe something happened to her.
But if it's just for attention, don't respond. Tell her that she can get your attention in a positive way (tell her how), and ignore her.
2006-07-11 02:15:27 · answer #11 · answered by DeeDee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋