HS-Trixxxia |
07-06-2004 01:06 AM |
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Originally posted by Kassidy
Children need to learn how to behave appropriately in every situation. You can't let your kid run wild like a maniac at home then expect them to know how to behave in public. When there are expectations, boundaries, and consistent consequences, you won't have a problem.
I have 3 children and we take them to very nice restaurants. I see people cringe when we walk in because they think we're going to ruin their dining experience. These are the people who come over to our table to commend our children and thank us for having such nice, well-behaved kids. (they're 3, 6, and 9, btw)
That tantrum shit doesn't fly with us.
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Kassidy, I have an 11 year old and an almost 4 yr old. They are brought up well - they just have different temperaments. My son is the kid everyone wants around since he's well-mannered & very sociable + he keeps everyones kids entertained. My daughter is an introvert most of the time & when she's got an audience she's dancing and singing and putting on a show - very quiet if there aren't kids around, easily satisfied, singing most of the time just don't disturb her when she doesn't want to be disturbed cuz she'll pull a tantrum **I did mention she's much better now**. My son went through this phase too, it didn't last long. She's a little different, I love her just the same - she can be sweet as pie and has smarts that most kids her age can't process, much less comprehend. She started talking very late and therapists think this may be why her instinct is to go the yelling/screaming way - patience is a virtue - and as a mother, that's what I have to practice & accomplish.
BTW, in case you didn't read my earlier posts, people don't cringe, simply because I don't bring her to places that a child's boisterous behaviour is not tolerated.
Edit: 50 screaming kids
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