ATTN PD Parents

[Freeky]

The closer we get to Monkey's 2nd birthday, the more explosive his tantrums get. Is this a normal thing?

[Salty]

Yes. They have to get it out now. Mostly it's frustration at not being able to communicate their specific needs and/or emotions. Also, they just want to know what it feels like and how far they can go before you bring the hammer down. This testing will be your life for the next few years.

[Freeky]

Good, then.


He was screaming so angrily in time-out that he actually made himself choke a bit. But he stopped after a few minutes, so I think he's learning.

[The Good Reverend Roger]

The closer we get to Monkey's 2nd birthday, the more explosive his tantrums get. Is this a normal thing?

Yes.  Absolutely normal.  Spank his ass each time, problem will go away.

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

The closer we get to Monkey's 2nd birthday, the more explosive his tantrums get. Is this a normal thing?

Yes.  Absolutely normal.  Spank his ass each time, problem will go away.

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[Freeky]

The closer we get to Monkey's 2nd birthday, the more explosive his tantrums get. Is this a normal thing?

Yes.  Absolutely normal.  Spank his ass each time, problem will go away.

I have been, and it works.

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

   that pop on the pamper spooks em

once mine hit about 4 yrs old he learned that spankings suck. he saw how upset it made me to have to do it and then all it took was a look, a finger pointing and a "please don't make me do this. i don't want to have to spank you." spoken through the teeth.

[The Good Reverend Roger]

When disciplining my kids, I always have a big smile on my face, so they know that the misery is all theirs.

Sometimes I laugh.

Obviously, they've been too big to spank for 10 years or so, but I always wear a big grin when I mete out the extra housework, groundings, removal of power cords, etc.

[Freeky]

Hah. 

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Hah. 

Yep.  I haven't raised my voice since they were 5 or so.  Never let the little bastards see you sweat.  No matter how pissed off you are, SMILE while you lower the boom.

[Freeky]

Hah. 

Yep.  I haven't raised my voice since they were 5 or so.  Never let the little bastards see you sweat.  No matter how pissed off you are, SMILE while you lower the boom.

I'm actually getting better at not showing angry when doling out the punishments. Practice makes perfect, right?

[Sir Squid Diddimus]

When disciplining my kids, I always have a big smile on my face, so they know that the misery is all theirs.

Sometimes I laugh.

Obviously, they've been too big to spank for 10 years or so, but I always wear a big grin when I mete out the extra housework, groundings, removal of power cords, etc.

Oh this works GREAT for 10 and up. 

[Shibboleet The Annihilator]

Yes, this is normal but that doesn't mean this behavior should be tolerated. You should make sure they understand that screaming and crying is not going to get them what they want. You should reward them when they effectively communicate and when they kick and scream if they don't calm down just let them go until they're through. I've never spanked my kid, never really had to. When I take a serious tone he listens.

[Jenne]

Every kid is different, so whatever works to tell them the behavior is unacceptable and they need to find an alternate form of communication is key.  Letting them get away with it early on just to shut them up is the mistake I see A LOT of parents make.  My kids got removed from ANY public scene, right away, and if it wasn't a swift swat to the butt, it was something else benignly physical that showed them we were paying attention, but not in a good way.

[Jasper]

I'm not a parent, but I'm taking notes in case shit happens.

Just thinking about it makes me want to pressure them into being good at all the things I like.  It is a dissonant feeling though, because I hate when my parents do that.