Maybe you've heard all about it or maybe you have already seen it on your kid. All the whining, screaming and kicking, your little one won't stop all the drama unless you give him what he wants. And all you can say is, "Oh what a brat!"
All toddlers actually have bratty behavior, according to child psychologist Sal Severe, Ph.D., author of "How to Behave So Your Child Will Too." However, when nagging, whining and misbehaving become repetitive just to get everything their way, then you have a problem and it's time to deal with it.
Here's how you can deal with it in a very easy way:
Let your child know the consequences.
If your child throws tantrums and always scares you that he won't eat anything unless you give him what he wants, just ignore him. Just stay calm and let your child suffer the consequences for not eating his meal. Eventually, he will realize how foolish he is and would eat anything if his stomach is need of food.
When you say "NO," you should mean it.
If your child begs and starts crying, stand your ground and avoid further argument. Surely, he will get disappointed but no need to worry. Saying no can teach them that they are not always in charge, you are.
Don't ever bribe.
Bribing your kid every time they behave would only encourage more bad behavior. Moreover, this would only make you look weak and it will make things worse because they would expect something in return every time you ask them to do their responsibilities.
Don't tolerate your child's rudeness.
If you notice that your child is starting to be rude or discourteous, then he needs to be corrected. You can do this by talking to your kid privately and explain to him that it is wrong to insult adults and other people. Then, remind your child to always say thank you, to say please if he needs anything or excuse me.
It may be hard to resist your child's drama as you don't want to upset him. However, always remember following these tips doesn't mean you don't love him. In fact, you're just teaching the right things, which will be beneficial throughout your kid's life.
