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Jemmie211

All I used to do, was get into the rocking chair with my kids, hold 'em tight and rock until they settled down luv.

posted by WileyJohn on February 27, 2014 at 7:06 PM | link to this | reply

Take away what he treasures or values most...

posted by Annicita on February 27, 2014 at 3:06 AM | link to this | reply

I won't tell you to do either of these things, Jemmie.  I know it can be hard.  You're right.  Eventually these things just don't work.  All you can do is be firm with him, but loving, which I know you are.  Eventually, he will get the message.

posted by lovelyladymonk on February 21, 2014 at 7:48 AM | link to this | reply

I think you need a medal....even a grandchild that did that to me recieved a smack on the leg. people who smack a child all the time, the child gets used to it and programmes it into part of life. But if you have tried re direction and time out and reading or resting together all the things ...and you are still enduring the temper tantrums...a smack on a bottom never hurt anyone and it shocks the child into some more admisable behaviour. I know all modern parents disagree with me but a small child who looks you right in the eye as they throw a tantrum and behave totally irrationally are saying...stop me. Give me a boundary. I will push you until you give me the safety of a boundary. Well my experiences taught me that when all else fails the smack brings the respect that tells them you love them enough to mean no. telling them while you smack that this means No leaves them with no doubt as to what you are getting at. 

posted by Kabu on February 20, 2014 at 4:21 PM | link to this | reply

Being childless, I can't really offer anything from first-hand experience. However, I do recall how my parents handled me when I acted that way, many, many moons ago. Let's just say I had difficulty sitting down for a while afterward. No, I'm not suggesting physical force, but there must be something that 'gets his attention,' and grips him with at least some fear! I know I soon became deathly afraid of dad's belt! I hope you can find that 'magic formula,' whatever it may be! Good luck . . .

posted by JimmyA on February 20, 2014 at 1:54 PM | link to this | reply

Here is to hoping that things resolve themselves...I wonder how many times I have tested my parents' patience over the years...

posted by FormerStudentIntern on February 20, 2014 at 10:21 AM | link to this | reply