So we just got home from dinner. My daughter did not get her way and she starting crying LOUD and being a typical 3 year old. Where is the best place to take your child in this situation? I took her to the bathroom to scold her and a women looked at me like "how rude". Any help would be great!
2007-02-24 13:25:25 · 9 answers · asked by kaley.hennessy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think you did exactly the right thing. The bathroom, the lobby, outside, the car. Depends on the weather, the place, etc. It's a lot better than making a scene at the table.
As a parent you get a lot of "how rude" looks, so?
Stand strong!! If it had been me, I would have given you a supportive "I've been there" nod!
2007-02-24 15:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since you were in a public facility, I think that was pretty good how you handled the situation. Or maybe you could have taken her outside but the bathroom works just as well. As far as that other lady looking at you, that is none of her business and I would have looked at her the same way....that's just me....but you did an excellent thing right there. Cause if it were me in that situation, I would have done the exact same thing.
2007-02-24 15:11:45 · answer #2 · answered by frakmomma04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you did the right thing one lady in the womens room is better than a crowd out in the dining room ...just make sure you finish the scoulding in the car and at home and make her find her way to the "time out chair...making very clear tantrums will not be tolerated and at least at home you can ignore the tantrum so she understands she wont be getting attention from them.
2007-02-24 13:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Christy Davies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not feed into tantrums it makes children develop bad habits. If I have a tantrum mom will take me somewhere. First of all I never let my kids bother me when they have tantrums in the store. They lay on the floor crying, I walk away. Don't let them know it bothers you. Remember, your kids are not the only ones who do this. Take her home and let her have a time out. Don't reward her for bad behavior. I am currently talking Human Development at College and we are on these kinds of topics right now. She will be mad, but she will get over it. Good Luck.
P.S. My husband grabs the kids and runs out of the store. He gets embarrassed easily.
2007-02-24 13:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by janelle b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the car and let her know that u she will not beabled going back intill she stops and if she doesnt u go home. I had to do that with my kid and she doesnt act like that anymore. I also do the same thing at store. she knows that she will not be going to the store or anywhere else if she cant be good. It might make things hard at first but in the long run it is easier
2007-02-24 13:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by angel2eyes01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having 2 young kids myself, I totally understand how you feel...
If we ever have the chance to go out, we almost expect one of our kids to have a tantrum and if we have to, we will go home right away. We've only had to do this twice and both times it helped the situation (I hate those judgemental people like that woman).
But don't worry too much... this phase will pass!
2007-02-24 14:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by katelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pickup and leave to go straight home, do not pass go, and let her know that she messed dinner up and if she can not stay quiet and behave her self than she will not go out to eat with you anymore and STICK TO IT. Show her that you can go out and have fun without her.
2007-02-24 13:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by Brandy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are looking for a reaction and want you to give in. It is best to say, I know it's hard when you don't get what you want and drop it.
2007-02-24 13:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont have a kid but i have babysat and the best place is to take them into there room and give them some candy.... it works like a charm
2007-02-24 13:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by devinlisk93 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋