he is 3 and a half and really has an unbelieveable vocabulary...he speaks like a kindergartener. if his drink is finished, he cries. any little thing sets him off whining and acting like a baby....how to handle?
2006-08-08 07:18:44 · 14 answers · asked by H F 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
He simply has more sensitivity to the world around him.
He is three after all, and three is not exactly known for its stability in mood swings.
His brain is still growing at a phenomenal rate.
Ride this out, and react to the crying with a solution that he can grasp, eventually he will catch on to that and realize that he does after all have some control over his environment.
Crying at his age and his level of intelligence is a sign of frustration, help him get rid of the frustration and you will help him get over the crying.
2006-08-08 07:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
He is just trying to get attention. Is there anything different in the house like maybe a new baby or something? Some times when some thing change they feel they need to act bad to get attention. As soon as he realizes that this is not going to work any more he should stop his little act. What I would do is if you can stand to let him scream while you just continue what you are doing then that you work. If you can not then take him ti his room and leave him finish his little fit then he can come out and play again. Good luck.
2006-08-08 14:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by Monkeygirlwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would be my guess that he gets a big reaction from the grownups around him as soon as he started this habit. Really, the best thing to do is to ignore him. Don't look at or say a word to him until he composes himself. He's intelligent enough to command a large vocabulary, he's intelligent enough to know how to manipulate and get attention. When he's got himself together, smile at him and talk about something other than what had upset him.
2006-08-08 14:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by auld mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cries because it is an effective tool in getting what he wants. If he is wanting more drink you probably fill it up faster when he is crying, or it draws your attention to him. You should not positively reienforce crying by giving in to the desires. Instead prompt him to use his advanced vocabulary to get the things that he wants, then praise him once he does it.
2006-08-08 14:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jacques C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch Supernanny or Nanny 911
Maybe there is a respect issue and/or your kid knows how to push your buttons and get what he wants.
Kids are very smart and manipulative
Try their books (above)...they have really helped people
2006-08-08 14:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by Arthur Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is only 3 this is normal at least in the kids that I have babysat and my own son.
2006-08-08 16:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by babygirlsmommy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he does that tell him that is not appropriate. Tell him if he wants more to say "More please". My son will be 2 on Thurs and I have taught him some sign language and one of the signs is All Done, and now he says it when he is done with his food, drink or brushing his teeth.
2006-08-08 14:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are really intelligent and very good talkers, as well. And my husband and I have to remind ourselves when they cry or throw a tantrum that they are very young and emotionality is normal for the very young.
2006-08-08 14:25:35 · answer #8 · answered by Amy P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him for allergy test! Milk allergy does this, red dyes as well. TV might be a pervasive irritant, too.
2006-08-08 14:24:28 · answer #9 · answered by postquantum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him to his room and tell him he can come out when he has a happy smile and good attitude.
2006-08-08 18:22:42 · answer #10 · answered by guesswho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋