I babysat today for the first time and the little girl wasn't horrible but I also didn't want her to think whinning worked with me. I put her in time out (she's two so only for two min.) and then talked to her before letting her get back to normality. she cried the entire two min. and kept trying to leave. So I mainly kept her in there until she calmed down. I felt awful though. Is it normal for them to scream bloody murder? My sister's kids never acted like this and it freaked me out a little.
2007-11-12 12:04:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I wouldn't worry if I were u. What she did is completely normal all shes doing is testing her limits &/0r throwing a tantrum with u thats all. My 2nd daughter used to do that alot!! After acouple of times she'll get the hint that ur not gonna give in to her & she'll stop. Let get all her anger out but just keep an eye on her.Good luck! I completely agree with time out. I spank my kids only if its my last resort.
2007-11-12 13:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by MARI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal, and I agree with time - out. Spanking is a "quick fix" which doesn't teach the child to do anything but fear. Parents who do it are usually too lazy to teach the child to behave and just want to "get it over with." So good for you for trying to teach the little girl to behave. To the parents saying she probably isn't used to discipline, I highly doubt that's the case. Toddlers like to test their limits, especially with new people. Since it was the first time you babysat her, she was just trying to see what she could get away with. Still, always ask the parents what method of discipline they want you to use. Different families have different methods, and it's important to follow what the parents say. I'm assuming they gave you permission to put her in time - out and leave her there, though.
2007-11-12 12:15:29 · answer #2 · answered by SoBox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing. Yea, it's tough to listen to them screaming but its good you held out and didn't give in. What exactly did you put her in time-out for though? A lot of little kids whine, it's just natural at that age. I would only do time-outs in that circumstance (whining) if the mother wants you to.
2007-11-12 12:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by Momma! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 2 year old daughter does the same thing, although she's used to time outs now and it's getting better. You did exactly what I do. It gives her time to cool off and me too.
2007-11-12 12:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like this little girl isn't used to being disciplined... I have the same problem with one of the children I babysit... his parents don't do it at home, so when he's here he has a mental breakdown! They have to be consistent or it will never work....
2007-11-12 12:14:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sodie! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they do that to manipulate...I prefere to spank it is over with and my kids are happier than I have seen time out kids
2007-11-12 12:21:45 · answer #6 · answered by just duky 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋