My 20 month old has SERIOUS meltdowns whenever something happens that he didn't plan on happening.
For example- He brought me the cookie jar, I opened it for him, And he got a cookie out, But dropped it on the floor, And he literally threw himself backwards, screamed, and tensed his whole little body up like he'd done something HORRIBLE.
He does this ANY time he makes a 'mistake'...Like if he drops his sippy, Or trips over something and falls down, He just has a total meltdown, Is this normal???
I have an 8 year old, But he never did this.
2006-12-20 02:54:12 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It could be normal, but watch him. If he's still doing this by school age you may have a problem on your hands. My oldest was like that when he was little, and is 8 now and still gets like that. We're having a battery of tests done, checking for Aspergers syndrome, sensory sensativites, depression, bi-polar, emotional disturbance, tons of stuff.
I'm not trying to scare you, this could just be normal toddler temper tantrums, but your description hit pretty close to home, so watch him and be prepared.
2006-12-20 03:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by tabithap 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are going through. My two year old breaks down in the same way. Just pick him up, calm him down and explain to him that is ok to be mad, and that you love him no matter what. Then try to tell him in the simpliest terms possible that he doesn't have to throw a fit, but to have these feelings is ok. I know that he is young, but in the long run he will understand. It has worked wonders for my now soon to be three year old. Talking to your children is one of the best things you can do.
2006-12-20 03:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by breezymourn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son used to act like that, he would get so upset that he would bang his head on the hardest surface he could find. I tried several things to deal with it but the only thing that worked was just ignoring him and finally he learned to deal with the problems that came about. You should still help him, like when he spills something teach him how to get the towel and wipe it up while you refill the cup. He will learn that it's not the end of the world.
2006-12-20 03:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by MAY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a nephew that does that, but I found out it wasn't serious. He almost worships truck drivers from being around Dad and Grandpa. One day he falls to the floor to do a crying fit, I said"Come on buddy, you're to big to do that" and took his hand and helped him up. He stopped mid-fit to get up and be with his buddies. Its usually a pre-emptive to getting in trouble, if you blame yourself, then nobody else does. Children get that kind of simple logic.
2006-12-20 03:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like maybe you spoil him alittle too much. I don't mean spoil him by buying him things all the time I mean catering to his every needs alot of times children end up acting like this when they are spoiled. If you think it is more than that then you should be taking him to see a doctor
2006-12-20 06:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by BabyDolll128 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah some kids are like this. it is normal and he will chill as he gets older.
2006-12-20 03:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋