Originally posted by: bunker
Hi Roger
Seriously though, any parents here have experience with temper tantrums? My 17 month old daughter (the G in YAGT ) recently started throwing herself on the ground and screaming and crying if she doesn't get what she wants. We don't give in to her, but feel like crap when she's balling her head off.
They tend to only last for a couple minutes but my wife said one lasted about 7 minutes last night.
I know there arent' that many parents here, but any input, IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS, would be nice.
I yell really loudly and if she doesnt stop I slap her. Usually I don't have to slap her because she knows when I get loud if she doesn't stop whatever I'm being loud about, she's going to get slapped.
Call me abusive but I think parents are too afraid to put their hands on their kids these days. Kissing their butts just reinforces negative behavior.
That said, theres a fine line to walk. You can't overdo it or get loud for every little thing, or it just loses its effect. Choose when to make a stand wisely.