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Ignoring tantrums makes sense. They’re doing it because they want something, and ignoring it shows that won’t work. Ignoring other bad behavior isn’t the same.
by Auracle 5y ago
Ignoring tantrums makes sense. They’re doing it because they want something, and ignoring it shows that won’t work.
Ignoring other bad behavior isn’t the same. If a child is hurting someone, is being destructive, or ignoring what you say you absolutely should do something about it. I’ve seen plenty of parents that don’t and it doesn’t work.
- Brybry 5y agoYes, if the kid is being destructive the sources even say not to ignore that behavior. They also give suggested intervention strategies (though I didn't see a lot of evidence for why they chose those intervention strategies). And obviously some kids have psychological issues that make all of this meaningless. I imagine ignoring a bipolar toddler's tantrum is not going to have a meaningful impact. Or at least that is my experience from dealing with bipolar adult tantrums.