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Temper Tantrums
Posted September 1, 2008
Dear Kitty,
This question is about my son. He is 4 and 1/2 and is on the whole a pretty good boy, but lately has been having weekly temper tantrums - which don't last long because I know how to be detached and consistent, but is this normal? He hasn't had too many tantrums in the past, but lately he seems to explode when he can't have his way or gets upset. Your opinion matters. Thanks.
While I wouldn't expect him to have them every day at his age, I'm not a bit surprised he has them weekly, especially when his expectations of himself or of you are probably on the rise due to new independence interests. If it seems to be over the same thing always, maybe you can negotiate some new rules which give him a little more autonomy on that particular issue. Otherwise, continue with your purposeful ignoring and remember, this too shall pass.
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I understand the purposeful ignoring for verbal outbursts, but what about when it turns physical? When my 4 1/2 gets angry, he often hits or pushes us (this behaviour is often used on his 2 year old brother as well.)Should this be ignored as well?
By Theresa on November 15, 2009
