2006-07-18 22:10:44 · 16 answers · asked by angie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
tantrum? have you talk to your health visitor?
2006-07-18 22:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by LOL 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Wow I need this same answer except my son is 20 months. I think if there are things in his environment that depict these acts then they should be removed. Uhm...my lil brother is very aggressive and I see my son imitate him a lot, so that could be something. It could be just a phase that they go through. I really don't know. i can say this much though...teach him not to do those things by being firm and showing him that that is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Or you can try the whole be extremely sensitive and let him know you love him and not spankin but instead do time outs which i think are ridiculous. But other than that I am drawin blank. Hope i could help out in some way.
2006-07-18 22:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by tennchic01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start keeping a log. Write down the dates and times he does this, what was happening in the last few minutes or half an hour before each tantrum, note what calms him down, if anything.
After a few weeks, if you haven't figured out a pattern yourself, take your son and your notes to the pediatrician.
If you've got the time and the patience (and I understand you may not) you can listen to a half hour radio show over the internet that includes an extraordinary interview. A mother interviews her son who had severe emotional and behavioral problems from a surprisingly young age. It's heartbreaking to know what they went through, but there is definitely a happy ending. It's episode #207 on the page linked below.
2006-07-18 22:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It happens to the best of us! Firstly you need to take a firm and consistent line on behaviour that you will not tolerate, such as throwing things. Make sure your response to it is the same everytime.
My daughter is 15 months and does exactly the same thing, but when she was about the same age as your child I started to teach her baby sign. It has had a very positive effect as it has given her another way of communicating and she tends not to get as frustrated anymore. There are some very good books and websites on baby signing and you might just want to try teaching the most obvious ones first - hungry, thirsty, tired, bored, pain etc. Good luck
2006-07-19 21:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by babyalmie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy cow, psychologist have turned us into impotent parents. Of course a baby this age will get frustrated/angry and throw things!! It is NOT okay to just allow it. You need to tell him NO throwing, then remove the toy or whatever from him. Even babies this young can learn from time-out, the difference is you need to be able to place them in a confined area they can not get out of...no toys. Remember after about ONE minute time out is now longer effective, a baby that young just forgets the issue.
2006-07-19 04:03:22 · answer #5 · answered by Bobbie E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just frustration. Imagine knowing what you want and not being able to communicate those needs. When he starts to speak he will calm down somewhat. Try to ignore the temper - he'll soon get the idea that it's not a good thing to do. Please don't shout and call him naughty - in my childrens' nursery, they say that bad behaviour is a naughty thing, not the child. Good luck.
P.S. My three year old still does it when he gets tired and stroppy although most of the time he's a beautifully behaved boy.
2006-07-18 22:27:40 · answer #6 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked this question on here last week about my 10 month old daughter, it was really out of character for her but the tantrums were terrible, then all of a sudden one moening she had two new teeth!! The tantrums have since totaly disappeared, I think it was just pain and frustration at not being able to make us understand she was hurting.
Check his mouth!!
2006-07-22 07:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by spiritualsummers3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his job.........
Check out the other answers in the "search for questions" box at the top of the page. Lots of related questions with some good advice.
I'm feeling too lazy to write an essay!
Just rise above it. Any reaction is a good reaction as far as he is concerned, whether good or bad. So don't react. Remove him from the situation and disarm and distract him.
There, quarter of an essay.
2006-07-18 22:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each child is different. Why not talk to your health visitor in private about this matter as im sure she has been asked this a few times before. There will be an answer to this. Good luck.
2006-07-19 11:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by Pinkflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a baby cries, there is something wrong. Try to know what is it. Is he wet?, does he feel something bad? Is he sick? Does he want something? It is alright if he throws things, I call it tantrums. It will fade in due time, just explain to him that it not right.
2006-07-18 22:18:51 · answer #10 · answered by jeprx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My child did this too. Give him some words and speak for him. "I am so mad that this toy isn't working, but it's ok, I'll play with another." If he continues to throw toys, you may want to put those toys in time out. That is what we do with toys that my daughter pitches around. We tell the toy, "That's not safe" and put it on our naughty spot. That way, my daughter doesn't get the attention she is craving, and she loses the toy.
2006-07-19 02:03:33 · answer #11 · answered by HD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋