When I see children in public places taking there parents to the cleaners, I so wish I could teach them there is a simple way you can stop this from happening again. Both my daughters at a young age have practiced this behavior sending the shopping centre into disarray, where by I have picked them up, and with my thumb and fore finger have nipped them in the stomach, [ a tiny pinch ] as they are screaming I've said to them quietly, if you want me to keep going I will if they don't stop, then finished off with a cuddle saying calm down. They only did it once as that experience was enough for them. I swear by this technique. My daughters have used it on my grandchildren with the same results.
Richie
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Thank you for the post, I
Thank you for the post, I have always favoured the ‘not interested in your tantrum’ look and carrying on like nothing is happening.
But what did come to mind was in light of the Anti Smacking Bill are parents forced to become creative in disciplining and controlling their children?
hi I'm a 28 yrold father of
hi I'm a 28 yrold father of four, mixed family two older step sons two younger my own. NO REAL DIFFERENTS! they are all my boys.
In my exper I have never had tantrums from any of my boys they may ask or suggest, however if I say it is not needed or no not to day they are happy with it.
Kids will keep screaming
Kids will keep screaming while they think there is a chance they'll win and you'll give in. Walk away you'll soon make your point.
When my boys were little, I
When my boys were little, I looked forward to the opportunity of the first tantrum to calmly fill a glass with cold tap water and empty it on them until they calmed down. The funny thing is, I never got the opportunity, not even at home, never mind at the shops. I think our boys somehow knew it wouldn't be tolerated and they wouldn't get the attention they were seeking through a tantrum, and that they would have an unpleasant senation instead. My wife had the experience of a tantrum at the shops, but she just kept walking - and meant it. They soon followed calmly. We don't do our kids any harm if we show them in a loving manner that in the real world they can't have everything they want, when they want it - teach them an unpleasant lesson in a supportive family situation they can recover from easily.
its just the threat its
its just the threat its self.believe me you dont need to do it again
I have 4 kids and many
I have 4 kids and many incidents of "screaming in public". When it happens, just continue with your doings and ignore all those "worried aunties" that wants you to bribe your kid with the nicest candies around. Continue to be busy with your shopping and other doings, the shouting kids will sooner or later be tired of it, and will also learn that he/she cannot exploit public opinion against you.
Hi Richie - not sure I agree
Hi Richie - not sure I agree with you there. Haven't got any personal experience of dealing with screaming children in public but it just seems weird to threaten them with "keeping going" until they shut up.
-Stef
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