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How to deal with a child's tantrum: 5 main rules
16.09.2024 03:10
Every parent has encountered a child's tantrum.
Screaming, crying and misunderstanding are the inseparable attributes of a child's scandal. The resolution of the conflict is almost always simpler than it seems.
Often, a child’s tantrum is a response of an immature psyche to surrounding information.
Many reasons can also provoke hysteria. Such reasons include: lack of sleep, fatigue, poor nutrition, nervous deviations, as well as excessive strictness towards the child.
An adult must remain calm and control himself.
The child attracts the attention of adults with his behavior. If the child succeeds in achieving what he wanted, he will resort to it again and again. There are situations when a scandal occurs in a crowded place.
This attracts unnecessary attention and causes additional discomfort. In this case, you will need to stand your ground and not give in to children's provocation, no matter how difficult it is.
Parents should remain parents
When a child is hysterical, parents should not switch to the language of children. Mimicry and teasing are unacceptable here.
If a child, for example, wants someone to buy him something, and there is no such chance, then you should not try to dissuade him or offer something in return.
If you notice that a scandal cannot be avoided, then explain that bad behavior will not lead to the purchase of the desired item, but on the contrary, will lead to a refusal.
Postpone discussion of the problem
If the hysteria has already begun, then you should not immediately try to explain the situation to the child and offer the best ways to resolve it.
Postpone the conversation until the child has calmed down and will correctly assess his actions and the actions of his parents.
It is better to do this at home and avoid raised voices in conversation. Comparing your baby to other children is also unacceptable and will not lead to positive changes.
Avoid irritants
After an explanatory conversation with the child, there is no need to immediately check in practice whether the child has understood the information. It is better to avoid situations that lead to hysteria at first.
Reduce stress
It happens that the reason for hysterics and scandals lies in the behavior of parents and in the internal family climate.
If a child is tired of a large number of clubs, visits to tutors and classes, he, like any adult, gets tired, and fatigue is the first step to irritability and breakdown.
It will be necessary to analyze physical and mental stress, and correlate their quantity with age and free time.
Try to create a warm family atmosphere around your child and be sure to give your child breaks.
If your child needs help with something, spend some time on it. The child will trust you more and listen to your words.
Try to perceive children's tantrums as a signal for help. If tantrums occur repeatedly, then you have something to think about. Remember that children's behavior is primarily a reflection of your efforts as a parent.
