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Originally Posted by katex
Can work, ya' know .. children really don't like to throw a tantrum and wish to get out of the situation so if you can make them laugh during their drama this can bring them round. Another way is just to walk away non-plussed as if they don't belong to you, and once they realise not grabbing your attention, will soon calm down. Course have to listen to their screams from 3 aisles away, but worth it in the end.  |
Well said, Katex. Tantrums are just one of many attempts at manipulation. Once the child finds it totally ineffective or personally embarassing, the behavior ceases. But God help the parent who caves in! They will be hearing bigger and better tantrums forever.
One mother had a rather fun response. She would say, "Oh, poor Jimmy. You are so tired," and calmly and lovingly stop whatever was happening to put Jimmy down for a nap. She gave the same response to all tantrums, including the ones that changed to "But I don't wanna nap!" Needless to say, Jimmy's tantrum-throwing days were quickly and peacefully ended!
