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07.18.08, 07:04 AM General Topics
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2.5 yo threw a huge tantrum this morning saying she wanted to watch TV. We are trying to teach her to ask for things nicely and told her that if she asked nicely (saying please) that she could watch. She refused so we just let her throw her fit for about a half hour until she finally asked nicely. Were we over the top letting her throw a tantrum over such a dumb thing or smart to stick to our guns trying to teach her that you can't always get what you want especially if you are not nice??? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:04 AM Flag
 

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Stick to your guns otherwise she will quickly work out that throwing a tantrum will get her what she wants. GL [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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np ITA and it's hard enough to break the tantrum habit even if you are pretty consistent! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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thanks. I felt like we were doing the right thing and at the same time was thinging how ridiculous it was that she was screaming and laying on the floor just because we would not let her watch TV. But, I can tell that it is a control thing for her so need to nip that now or we'll be in hell! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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yep. GL! And even when you are consistent with it, they still tantrum. Going through that right now with 3.5yo DD. Really really hard esp in public or around family etc. Makes me feel like a bad mother but apparently, it's pretty normal for a while. Hopefully we are on the down side now! ;-) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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you did fine. we say, "i didn't hear any polite words with that..?" [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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UM, what do you think?? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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they are young to be reasoned with...sometimes they dont understand. pick your battles [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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