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Old Jan 02, 2013, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Raindropvampire View Post
try making a space where he can't break anything, hurt himself or anyone/thing and put him there when the tantrum starts. Tell him he can come out whenever he wants to stop. And then just let him be. Don't give in no matter what.

Because you have established a pattern of giving in it is going to be very hard to break this vicious cycle but it can be done. Good luck.
I can't wait until I have my own house, because it will be much easier to establish time outs, or just let him scream on his bedroom floor, right now it's the 3 of us in a cramped room living with my parents and 3 siblings. All we can fit is our bed and his crib, in the past when he would misbehave I would put him in his crib and when he would calm down take him out. Now he's too big and can climb out. I try to reprimand him but its hard when I tell him no and walk away for a split second and my mother, father or sister lets him do something. Also he is very spoiled by other family members. I am glad that you say it can be done, I hope once we have a better living situation it will help.
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