Do you sometimes wonder if your child could be nicer? If so, prepare for rebellion. This is like childhood puberty, a time when a child tries out what he or she can do and begins to understand his or her feelings enough to insist that all his or her needs be met. It is impossible to say exactly when puberty arrives. For some children it is around the second year of life, for others around the fourth year, for others before school, for all cases, and for exceptional children it may perhaps never appear.
Misbehaving children
I was a wonderful mother before I had children. This proverb applies to most people. And have you ever seen a crying child hitting the ground while being watched over by a mother who knows nothing about it? It could be in a coffee shop, in a store, or on the street. You might have thought, “What a rude child his mother couldn\’t handle. But maybe it was rebellion. Some people say that spanking is the best way to solve the problem, while others deny violence. Then again, some kids just can\’t get anything right.
What should they be prepared for?
It comes out of the blue. You are at the store picking out groceries for lunch and your child wants candy. If you don\’t give it to them, they will scream, throw a tantrum, and maybe even hit the floor. This can happen at a family party when the child does not understand that the tablecloth should not be removed. On the bus, when a child runs out of patience. It can happen anytime, anywhere. You may be telling yourself right now that you have a solution, but there is a good chance that the solution simply won\’t work. This is because what applies to everyone is different, and you will likely have to go through trial and error before you find a solution.
Any tips or advice?
There are no universal tips for dealing with situations. However, here are a few tips that we have received from mothers with grown children who have gone through this.
- Carry a wet sponge in your bag and wash your face with the sponge when he throws a tantrum. 36]
- Try to direct the child\’s attention to other things.
