2007-11-24 11:20:45 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Don't react. walk away. He wants a reaction....don't give that to him. Walk away, ignore the fall outs and temper tantrums, and he'll eventually realize they don't do anything, there's no progress.
2007-11-24 11:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by Thora 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Funny story, my nephew did the same thing whenever he didn't get his way. He'd fall on the ground and scream for attention. After finally figuring out this was his way of getting attention and also getting his way, my sister started ignoring him. She'd just walk away or go on with what she was doing. Now the funny part; finally he'd get up, go to where she could now see him again, and fall down again, screaming like he was hurt! After a few days of this, he got the message.
If it causes no problem, just ignore the bad behavior and praise the good. If it might cause injury to himself or others, or be too distracting with in public or when others are around, then a time out and a stern word should do.
2007-11-24 19:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by LDJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My duaghter did this at 7 years old. I don't say anything. If she freaks out, I go to her room and take away a toy that she REALLY likes. That gets her attention and than I say 'this is a privelege' and I hold it up. "This kind of stuff is for children that are showing respect, let me know when you can do that'. I continue to do this, even if she lost 50 things (which has hapened). I would throw them out or let her earn them back with chores, depending on the item. Anyway, she doesnt' thow a fit or tantrums anymore... she goes to her fort in her closest to cool off.
Remember to reward good attitudes and give lots of affection. A little of this is an excellent preventive measure. The child is not bad... just sometimes make a bad decision... like we all do.
2007-11-24 19:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him know clearly and calmly that his behavior is not acceptable. Tell him you understand that he is frustrated but that his behavior will NOT get him what he wants and then try to ignore him and wait it out. Do not interact with him/her. Children thrive on your attention. If it is REALLY bad, then send him to the corner and do not talk to him. He may have used this behavior to get his way before and it worked for him. Make sure it does not work for him again or you will have this behavior worsen.
2007-11-24 19:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have taught him to do this, at sme time you said,"No" he had a tantrum and you changed. NEVER EVER EVER do this. Never give in or change your mind it will only reenforce bad behavior. 6 is old enough to understand. Let him know that because you are having a tantrum you will not ever get X.. and if you dont imediately stop you will loose Y. and then follow through. Never threaten and not stick to it. Never argue with a child.
2007-11-24 19:28:22 · answer #5 · answered by sfcjoe4d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
walk out of the room. When he starts to do it turn around and walk out. Then explain to him that you don't want to see that behavior. My guy does that, he will start to cry over something and I tell him to go in the other room and cry I don't want to see it. He cries a lot less now. You have to be consistant and ignore the behavior. Then when hes calmed down then talk about it.
2007-11-26 16:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Jayteeshorty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until he gets older, but in the meantime, do not give in...not even when you are tired. No matter what anyone tells you, it is not necesarily your parenting, every child is different. You just need to be a little firm so they are not bratty adults :-) All of my children and my brothers and sisters did the same thing. This age doesn't last forever, but they sure are cute.
2007-11-24 19:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by fairmesm 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only reward good behavior and when he does bad stick him in a corner for a fewminutes till he thinks he can be good or least 6 to 10 minutes ..
2007-11-24 19:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by donna51058 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Growing up is a process and part of that process are the fall outs.
They come to understand later.
Just do the right thing.
Good luck!!
2007-11-24 19:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by OSIRIS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way for him to get it is to spank his butt. dont beat him but hit him hard enough to understand. if you do it just right it wont happen again. if u take a toy away he will just find another one to play with. if you ignore him he will get louder and continue. and if you put him in a corner trust me he wont stay. just give him a good spankin and then he'll get it.
2007-11-24 22:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by *Sweet_Kisses* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋