Ok, so I know that it's not unusual for todlers to go completely limp while in the midst of a tantrum, but my son isn't even two yet, and he's already doing this. Is it just me, or is it kinda early for him to realize he has that ability?
2007-04-27 08:51:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
nope not too early,, they learn how to manipulate early on.... just pick up his little body and put him in his room when he does this,,, maybe you will nip it in the bud sooner than most good luck
2007-04-27 09:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by tinkerbell3648 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't too early. Tantrums are such a fun part of parenting (I can't express how sarcastically I'm typing that). The key to tantrums is to remember that your child cannot properly express their feelings verbally so the feelings just bubble out of them. They are trying to solve their frustration but are not actually trying to get at you or annoy you, so don't take it personally. When you do take it personally (despite your best effort not to) and overreact, don't be afraid to apologize, hug, and move on (don't beat yourself up). You will survive it, they will survive it and it really won't cause a global catastrophe as much as if feels like it will sometimes.
2007-04-27 09:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Momofthreeboys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're at home leave him on the floor and walk away. Ignore him. Don't fuss, don't give in. Any reaction is the attention he wants. If you get upset he sees this as, "If I'm not happy no one is happy." Which is what he wants. If you give in he thinks that all he has to do is fall out to get his way. I've done this with my daughter when she was about 3. If she fell out in the store because she couldn't get something she wanted, I would just step over her and keep shopping. She never let me get more than 4 or 5 steps away before she straightened up like nothing ever happened.
2007-04-30 17:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Hollywood Jones 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what you're talking about. It's not funny at the time but it is kinda funny! My now 3 year used to do that all the time and at the most inopportune times! All I can say is tat he will grow out of it. Just give him time.
2007-04-27 09:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by Emily B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea - i hate to say this but he's doing it as a form of manipulation... Just ignore him or stick him in his room - do not do anything to act on the tantrum or passing out as this will just reinforce it even more.
2007-04-27 09:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by jen070480 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's doing it for attn. Don't give it to him.
2007-04-27 09:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋