Parenting Preschoolers (3-5) Support Group
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Hi.
I don't need advice on dealing with the tantrums. I have that under control. They are not frequent, or overly severe. I just need to know that other parents still have this going on in the 3's and 4's. We are isolated, and I feel like we should be past this stage. Even though my mind says that it's normal, it does not feel that way because we have no one else to really gage the behavior by...anyone?
I don't need advice on dealing with the tantrums. I have that under control. They are not frequent, or overly severe. I just need to know that other parents still have this going on in the 3's and 4's. We are isolated, and I feel like we should be past this stage. Even though my mind says that it's normal, it does not feel that way because we have no one else to really gage the behavior by...anyone?
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You are not alone. It is a normal thing for that age. If you are dealing with them, keep it up. This too shall pass.
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Every child is different now my son is 4 and rarely throws tamtrums but my daughter is 3 and it seems like a daily thing for her. They have way different personalities!!
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It is so hard being isolated. The things that are so normal are spotlighted, and it makes doubt creep in.
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I ignore the tantrums and they stop. I have four children and I have done this with all of my children. It really works. When I would ignore them the tantrums became lesser and lesser. That is what worked for me. You should try it and see if it works. But, to your question yes it is perfectly normal.
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Listen, don't worry. My six-year-old still has tantrums, and I asked my shrink about it and she said that's just the way it is for some kids.
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every kid is different. My oldest has now been diagnosed with severe ADHD (not saying this is related but I dont' know) he had horrible tantrums till he was about 5-6 and then grew out of them... My younger son doesn't really get trantrums at all so I dont' know... I've never seen a 10 year old have a "tantrum" so it must pass at some point for everyone! LOL
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My three year old throws tantrums and sometimes my four year old. Don't feell alone.
Scottsmom
my son doesn't have tantrums - he just yes's me to death and doesn what he wants anyway. It is kind of scary to be pacified by a 4 year old!
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