2007-08-08 19:16:35 · 8 answers · asked by saulo l 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Wow. Eight months old and throwing a fit? I guess I'd say "NO" if they wanted something they weren't allowed to have and then try to distract them with something else. Remove the tempting item if possible. Ignore the child until he/she quits. If the child is just crying a lot, I'd be concerned about finding out if he/she was ill.
2007-08-08 19:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
An 8 month old child does not throw a tantrum. It is developmentally incapable. Please get some help with the parenting skills but it sounds like you lack some knowledge in that area!
2007-08-08 19:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by Elphaba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
regardless of what you guys think it is normal for an 8 month old to protest when you take something away that they want.
i try to avoid saying "no" unless it's dangerous. and at this age, distraction is key as they wont understand time outs or punishment.
say my daughter is pulling the cats hair. i'll say "we don't pull the kittys hair. that hurts him. we pet the kitty like this *take her hand and pet the cat nicey* see! that's nice! you're such a good girl. let's go play with _______" and i'll take her to play with a ball or something.
i think explaining why you're taking something away is important because kids understand way more than you think they do. if you just take something away and don't explain why and don't show them something else they will get upset. giving them praise shows them that they're not in any kind of trouble and that it's ok to explore their world.
my daughter is almost 10 months old and understands that "no" means something serious. if i say "no" she immediatly stops what she's doing and turns to look at me and then i say "come here" and she does. then we go near the danger and i explain to her why i said no. a day or 2 later she might not remember it and go for it again, but eventually she will remember and know better. but i only use "no" when it's something serious and dangerous. if it's not, i'll show her how to do it properly and then distract her with something else that she can bash or chew or throw or whatever!
of course not all kids are so compliant and willing to listen. and even the best listeners are bound to do their own thing from time to time. but it's important to establish boundaries and let them know they can't always have what they want!
2007-08-08 20:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by h0ckeyl0ver 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is not normal for an 8 month-old to have temper tantrums like a toddler. Are you sure that they aren't in pain? They might be teething. It affects all babies different. Some feel more pain than others. I would look to see if any teeth might be coming in, or if he/she is biting/chewing a lot.
2007-08-08 19:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two choices. You can either shout louder (have a bigger fit and startle him out of it) or you can ignore it. Simply act like it isn't happening. Both work, but pick one way and stick with it.
2007-08-08 19:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold her, soothe her, comfort her, assume that she is overtired and needs to sleep. Do not give her what she "wants" if that's what started the "fit."
2007-08-08 21:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to punish them (like time out)
I dont mean to sound mean, but if they do not learn to behave now it could lead to trouble later (like talking back, not doing what they are told, ect)
2007-08-08 19:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Put her in her crib, and let him or her cry until they fall asleep.
2007-08-09 00:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋