When our 2 1/2 year old throws a fit, my husband think there is something mentally wrong with him. You can't even try to reason with him(our son), he just sceams louder, should I be worried? I think it's just a normal toddler thing.
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Normal toddler phase. Reasoning with a screaming toddler is a losing battle. Don't even worry about it. Just stick the kid in his room, a corner or "time out" location of your choice, and replace him there if he moves (he'll soon learn to stay) and leave him until he's stopped screaming. If screaming doesn't work, he'll soon try something else. Edit: For some kids I find the only way to get through to them in those circumstances is physically, like with spanking. Be sure if you do spank that you are NEVER angry or upset when you do it.
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Normal toddler thing. too many parents are too quick to jump on the 'mental problem' band wagon with kids. you need to learn how the best way to get him to listen to you is. that is only discovered through trial and error. there are so many schools of descipline, pick one and stick to it for a few days to see if that works, if not try something else for a few days. I would give each thing about 10-14 days to see a positive effect on the child.
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Believe me... There are a LOT of times as they grow up (and even once they're married) that parents will think "There's just something not quite right with that kid." Kids go through a "terrible twos" stage. It doesn't HAVE to be at two years old, and can last a short time (a few weeks) or a long time (months or even a couple of years). It's normal. YOU (and your husband) need to set those limits. If the kids overdoes it, punish him (No TV... Sit in the corner... Go to your room (no TV/Video Games there)... Spank him (if you need to - open hand, one or two swats only). When he's calm, you have to talk to him about his behavior (even at 2-3!) Tell him it's not nice. Say, "You want to be nice, and liked by everybody, don't you?"... You will probably have to punish and talk again and again, but sooner or later it will sink in. Good luck! ;-)
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Unfortunatly, this is completly normal. My son is just over 2 and he is tantruming about EVERYTHING, even the stuff he wants to do! All you can do is set limits, and stick to them. After he calms down you have to talk to them calmly about their behavior. They may not understand every word, but they will get the gist of it, and realize that mommy and daddy still love them, but behaving like that is not acceptable. My son was so happy go lucky until the day after his second birthday, and then it was like someone flipped the switch, and now he is some other kid! It is hard, but we are slowing coming up with techniques that work for us.
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