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Good Kids, Bratty Behavior
Sometimes, when your child behaves badly, his future flashes before your eyes. And it's not a pretty sight. If your toddler is terrorizing the kids in his playgroup, is he destined to be the boss who bullies his employees? The rude and obnoxious guy picking fights at the local bar?
"You have to be careful about overinterpreting early- childhood behavior when you don't know whether or not it's normal for that age group," says Marvin Berkowitz, PhD, professor of character education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and author of Parenting for Good. For instance, pushing and grabbing is actually a part of every toddler's development -- a phase he'll soon outgrow. That said, it's never too soon to start guiding kids in the right direction. Try these strategies to stop bratty behavior on the spot -- and learn how to raise kids who will grow up to make you proud.
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My granddaughter acted like that. One day, I saw a perfect little girl doll in a magazine, showed it to her and said "Oh, I wish you were like that!! And I went back into the kitchen.She looked a long time and said I AM going to be like that and did change, never threw another kicking, screaming fit, could hardly believe it happened.
2/16/2012 03:57:58 PM Report AbuseAt pinktay - you have a 1 year old & a lot more phases of development to go through. Your Larry will eventually have a fit or two as he grows up - which is completely normal. It's during those times you can take the opportunity to help him learn the skills needed to get through fits in the future & offer structure. And being w/ other parents who don't have expectations of perfection, but rather opportunities to learn from playdate interactions is good for one's parental mental health. LOL.
2/4/2011 03:30:31 PM Report Abuseangel149280, you sound like you are at the end of your rope. Sounds like going to a different pediatric doctor would be helpful or seek the advice of a therapist that specializes in children at your nearest children's hospital. Hopefully they can give you some real life solutions and tools to help you and your daughter come to a better place.
2/4/2011 03:25:34 PM Report AbuseI would like a little help with what angel149280 wrote: "I have a 7 year old daughter who is very active. She can not except the word "NO". She has a behavior problem when I ask her to do something. My daughter will kick, scream, call me bad names, and leave bruises on me. What can I do? I have asked many people for advice. I as a mother have tried everything. I have went to the school for help and the Dr. I am afraid she is going the wrong direction. PLease help" Thank you!!
1/26/2011 07:48:07 AM Report AbuseI have an 11 year old and we used Boost Kids to help his self-esteem. It really worked for us! Check out the link below! Boost Kids is a comprehensive program that parents and children can use in the privacy of their own home to learn the lessons in a fun filled approach. www.boostkids.com
6/17/2010 02:26:39 PM Report Abusebrats are brats my 1 year old larry never throws a fit like that......pulling atoy from others not apropriot for little babys like larry.
5/28/2010 07:57:21 PM Report AbuseWow! I have the same exact problem. If I say NO it is pout time! I can handle alot of things but pouting and whining DRIVE ME NUTS! I have tried spankings, time out, taking video games, ect. the one thing I have found works & best is getting eye level with him and explaining to him what it is I'm trying to accomplish. You would be amazed at what a difference it makes when you have their FULL attention and offer the reasoning behind you answer. Good Luck Hun!
3/25/2010 09:12:08 AM Report AbuseHi Angle, I am a mother of a 5 years old boy and normally, I offer some options for my son to choose himeself, of couse, all these options are acceptable to me. He likes the game of make selection and decision himself, and glad to do what he opts,then it does work as he seldom to say "no" immediately to me now and he even gives me selections when he has requests to me. Sometimes we have to be more patient on our kids. You may try too and good luck!
1/20/2010 07:17:05 AM Report AbuseI have a 7 year old daughter who is very active. She can not except the word "NO". She has a behavior problem when I ask her to do something. My daughter will kick, scream, call me bad names, and leave bruises on me. What can I do? I have asked many people for advice. I as a mother have tried everything. I have went to the school for help and the Dr. I am afraid she is going the wrong direction. PLease help
12/20/2009 01:49:20 AM Report Abuse