Sunday, November 29, 2009
Princess Possessed
So, Beca has taken to getting very angry when she doesn't get her way. And then she becomes possessed. Like little demons have invaded her body. And she will spend hours screaming at us - things like "I hate you" and "You are awful/bad/horrible/mean parents" - and then general screaming and shaking and "ARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH". On one hand, it's amusing. On the other, it's rattling. While we usually just have her suck it up, there have been days where we are all exhuasted from the fits. We used to be able to stem it off by "pulling the crabbies off" of her but now its just screaming. We're sort of enjoying telling her "no" and creating an environment of disappointment. But then, we innevitably cave at some point (because I just want peace and quiet sometimes!!) and she gets the object of her desire. And we start all over again. *sigh*
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Never give up, never surrender, no matter the cost. Give in and they learn that they can win.
We went through those attempts and stood firm. No issues now.
Whew... yes - I agree with Joe... you must stand firm, and try your best to completely ignore the outbursts and screaming. Tell her "You can continue to act this way, but not in here - you may go in your room and have a fit if you want, or you can stay out here and be civilized." Don't cave - that just makes it all the worse for you next time. She's being rewarded for that bad behavior, and she knows if she keeps it up she'll get whatever she wants in the end. Good luck!
thanks guys! We are strongly considering taking her Poodle blanket away the next time she gets totally out of control.
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