When my 3 year old son throws a fit, I like to throw one back at him. It usually makes him stop. Does anyone else do this, or am I just mean?

I have layed in the isle of a store and pounded my fists and kicked my feet just like my son was doing at the time. He saw how stupid I looked and must have figured he looked just as stupid since he never did it again... in public anyways.

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That's kind of what I think I'm aiming for. Thanks!
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by Zibbys Mind Is In the Gutter Today on March 17th, 2007
I just got -4 for this... It was effective and he was not hurt in any way. When I was done I asked him how he felt when I acted like this and talked to him better ways to demonstate his feelings. No one else in the store saw me except maybe security cameras. I dont see what the problem was.
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by Gracin the Strange on March 18th, 2007
I did it to him in public like that the other day. He hasn't even tried the "I want that". i think it helped. He is sooo good in the store now. THANKS! (I'd give you more points if I could)
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by Zibbys Mind Is In the Gutter Today on March 19th, 2007
poo on poopy downraters. I actually laughed at my son's first tantrum because he looked silly. I'm sure there are people who think I hurt his feelings by not addressing his needs or insulting his attemps to make himself heard. Poo!
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by mousegirl27 on April 10th, 2007
that is funny! i would have loved to have seen that in person.
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by zee-ster on April 10th, 2007
The intervention technique is known as "mirroring" I've used it a number of times as a behavioral intervention with success.
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by Anonymous on May 20th, 2007
is "mirroring" usually done with adults or kids?
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by zee-ster on May 21st, 2007
Both
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by Zibbys Mind Is In the Gutter Today on May 21st, 2007
thanks miss zibby!
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by zee-ster on May 21st, 2007
Works for me!
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by Zibbys Mind Is In the Gutter Today on May 21st, 2007
zibby, want to do me a favor and check your email? :)
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by zee-ster on May 21st, 2007
Sure will......!
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by Zibbys Mind Is In the Gutter Today on May 21st, 2007
I've never gone that far, but have thought about it. Good for you!!
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by Wickels on April 26th, 2008
I might have tried that at home.
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by Tenaciouscj on September 15th, 2008
Thanks for making me laugh! +2
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by Sand Cat on November 2nd, 2009

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