If the kid will show tantrums what would you do?

When my daughter was two years old she had the fits and rages of tantrums. Oh how difficult indeed this was. I had to remind myself daily that she was a child so that I did not lose my temper. It was quite hard to deal with but what worked for me was sending her to her room and no matter how much she screamed and kicked I had to learn how to ignore it. The more I ignored the more she raged. So eventually I won and she out grew it.

If I'm in your situation , I'll try to compromise with him. See what he wants and what you want in return. Maybe you can have an agreement. Try to reward him also if he does positive things. It may not be material things but a simple praise can do. Different kids need different approach on how to discipline them. If all fails, I will try to be strict and show who's really the boss. Maybe he would them realize that and might not be as hard headed. :)

Oh, What fun this can be when you know how to handle it! Remember, the child is doing this to make himself important in your view, so this is your chance to have some fun at his expense. Whatever you do don't let him think (even for one moment) that you are nervous, or that he is scaring you in any way. Act Like its fun, and laugh at him! When he is yelling, screaming and kicking, turn on the TV or radio as loud as you can, then dance and sing. Nothing matters as long as you are showing the child that you are having fun too. And remember that having a Tantrum is very hard and tiresome, and the child can't do it for long because its too exhausting. The child will soon see that he is not achieving the desired effect and will stop. You have won, and he has lost, and now you are the boss, and can tell him what you want him to do. Generally the child will do what you want, after he loses at the Tantrum game!

They say that it's best if you just ignore the tantrum the first time the kid ever does that so that he/she would know that it won't work. I think those dangerous and explosive tantrums are a result of long tolerance of tantrums. I don't have a kid yet, but I can't help but be irritated by kids during tantrums. I am annoyed with the parents as well. However, I don't know what would happen should I have my own. A few days ago, it seems that all the kids around me are having tantrums. I was riding a public utility vehicle and twice it happened that the kid there would be crying the whole trip and it made me think that I'm glad I don't have kids. Anyhow, I guess it's the parents' responsibility to instill discipline, but as to how, I don't know. I guess experience will always be the best teacher for these types of situations. What do you do to stop the tantrums the first time?

Hi Abish, Stine is right. They either want attention or they are upset because they were told No for something. Whatever you do, don't give them something in exchange for them to stop crying because they will figure it pays to throw a tantrum. The best thing to do is to ignore them as hard as that can be. And if you are out in public you should warn them only once. If they persist...leave. Good luck. Maybe he'll have a good day today with no tantrums.

If kids have tantrums it's because they wanted something that you wouldn't give or they just want to annoy you. In my son's case I'm always firm when I said no and just ignore him. I told him if he do that in the mall i'm gonna leave him. Fortunately I've never experienced his tantrums in public places only in the house. You have to be strict and firm with your words. Never give in, eventually they will just stop.

My daughter never was a tantrum thrower but my son does. He just turned three yesterday. I think the difference between my daughter and him was I was very strict with my daughter but my son I was so much more lenient. So hes more spoiled then she was. He throws fits when he cant have something he wants so I usually wind up just picking him up while hes screaming and taking him out of the store or wherever hes throwing a tantrum. Sometimes I just ignore him. How old is the little boy now that you had to babysit before and will have to babysit again soon? If he is a little older maybe he will have outgrown the tantrum stage.

Hi abish! Not all kids know how to express themselves. Tantrums may just be a way of telling or alerting us that something is not right. Perhaps his diapers is overloaded if he's wearing one, perhaps he has a stomach discomfort or he's hungry and lots of other reasons. It pays to check because once you know the reason why then you can manage him well. When he turns from a devil to an angel you'll be much happier too. But tantrums can also be a way of getting attention. And if this is so then ignore him. But just keep eyeing his safety making sure that he doesn't know this or he'll continue. Hope this works.

make him stand in a corner for 15 minutes after that talk to him and ask him why was he sent to the corner if he understands it then good if not, explain why he was sent to the corner do not show anger, be firm, do not shout you have to show tough love

Well...if the kid has tantrums you better have your patience extended. Learn to know what the kid likes the most. Try to bargain something to him. And mind you, a child gets tantrums when he sometimes cannot get what he wants. Avoid telling him that he can't have this. He can't have that. Order him in such a way that he wouldn't feel deprived of something he wanted badly. Always think that you are dealing with a child and you must understand him coz he wouldn't try to understand you. Good Luck! ^_^

Ignore, according to my mother it's the best punishment to give to your child when they show tantrums.

Some kids doesn't really care on what ever words we are saying, just give him what he wants, i know for sure he will stop.