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Based on what you wrote, you're almost certainly a great parent, but I have a question: If your daughter learned by observing the boy using a tantrum to get hi
by 3pt14159 9y ago
Based on what you wrote, you're almost certainly a great parent, but I have a question:
If your daughter learned by observing the boy using a tantrum to get his way, couldn't there be other children who observed both the boy and your daughter, see that a tantrum at the very worst amounts to a 50% chance of ice cream and a 50% chance of continuing the zoo trip?
If you had told her: "When you're done, let me know. And if this goes on much longer we're going home once you're done." The other children may have observed possible negative consequences for their actions.
- anon-20171203A 9y agoThanks for the complement. To answer the question, I try not to escalate the situation or change the message while adrenaline is high. That said, after the tantrum was over and the crowd had dispersed, my daughter and I stayed and discussed the situation (and consequences). One mother and her 3 year old boy lingered, eventually joining in. Her young boy was very assured that he would never, ever have such a tantrum like that! I told him I was so relieved, especially because of hidden dangers like stinky horse urine puddles.
- 3pt14159 9y agoI think that is great! Thanks for the reply, I hope I remember this message if I ever have children.