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Is my kid crazy?

2,786 1,084 August 3, 2010 at 05:04 PM in Chat
I am at the end of my rope with my 4.5 year old's screaming, kicking, hitting temper tantrums. She's an only child and is so sweet most of the time but when she gets really mad, she's awful. Like head spinning, pea soup awful. I know that it is mostly (if not all) our fault and we need to change out behaviors, too. We aren't consistent and have been too "go with the flow." I try to reason with her but it clearly isn't working. Time out use to work somewhat when she was little but she's old enough to realize that I can't keep her there unless I were to physically force her. It has become a power struggle and I can tell she is doing things to push my buttons.

Is this normal for her age? Any suggestions for books? Does she need therapy? I think I do....
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momoftwo715
08-04-2010 at 11:06 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:06 AM.
no one has mentioned this have you spoken to her doctor about her behavior? She might have an underlying issue a behavioral problem? You know your child better then anyone is this the normal her or did she just start?
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tresanus
08-04-2010 at 11:11 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:11 AM.
I personally don't care if you say crap to bad parents. I just think if its worth saying something for someone to hear then its worth saying to their face.
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beanqueen
08-04-2010 at 11:14 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:14 AM.
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Secret you don't come around here often anymore. I'm just instigating, I don't care about what ray did to whom. I think his reaction was mediocore and from some of the stuff he posts in the lounge, could have been a lot funnier Dontknow
I agree with both of the things you said...that he was kinda dumb in general and probably coulda done a lot better too.
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HeyLookItsMe
08-04-2010 at 11:16 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:16 AM.
Quote from Fallacy :
Secret you don't come around here often anymore. I'm just instigating, I don't care about what ray did to whom. I think his reaction was mediocore and from some of the stuff he posts in the lounge, could have been a lot funnier Dontknow



No, link?
i know that :wheeee:
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Phrozt
08-04-2010 at 11:18 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:18 AM.
Fallacy, it was on the fatty on a plane thread.

You actually weren't bad at all though...
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HeyLookItsMe
08-04-2010 at 11:19 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:19 AM.
Quote from momoftwo715 :
no one has mentioned this have you spoken to her doctor about her behavior? She might have an underlying issue a behavioral problem? You know your child better then anyone is this the normal her or did she just start?
uggg dont even go there.... at 6 years old and with bad parenting this shouldnt even be considered.... in these types of situations drugs mask the problem. Parent first and foremost and if the problems persist then go on national tv ( super nanny, maury povich, etc) then if that doesnt work, then go to the doctor.....
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Fallacy
08-04-2010 at 11:21 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:21 AM.
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Fallacy, it was on the fatty on a plane thread.

You actually weren't bad at all though...
Sorry, no relocation of it. I remember you saying something about aliases, and me misinterpreting it. Was that it?
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momoftwo715
08-04-2010 at 11:26 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:26 AM.
Quote from HeyLookItsMe :
uggg dont even go there.... at 6 years old and with bad parenting this shouldnt even be considered.... in these types of situations drugs mask the problem. Parent first and foremost and if the problems persist then go on national tv ( super nanny, maury povich, etc) then if that doesnt work, then go to the doctor.....
I mentioned it because something traumatic could have happened to her and that is way she doesn't respect her parents? Counseling could also help but so could some quality time with mommy and daddy. There are so many things we do not know so we can not help her at all. At almost 5 years of age a child that goes to school should be able to voice there opinions and not throw tantrums. Get her to open up to what is bothering her if you are going to the store give her something to do a list with the groceries that she needs to get, let her pay, engage her in what you are doing. Play grocery store at the house. Set the rules before you leave the house this is what I except of you if you choose not to listen to me this are the consequences.
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Phrozt
08-04-2010 at 11:27 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:27 AM.
Quote from Fallacy :
Sorry, no relocation of it. I remember you saying something about aliases, and me misinterpreting it. Was that it?
Yeah, it was the initial jab at what I said tho. Other people were a lot worse about it... basically saying that I would cause the girl to commit suicide or something. I don't remember all of it.
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Fallacy
08-04-2010 at 11:30 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:30 AM.
Quote from Phrozt :
Yeah, it was the initial jab at what I said tho. Other people were a lot worse about it... basically saying that I would cause the girl to commit suicide or something. I don't remember all of it.
O, you were the loser who caused the girl to commit suicide?
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setsail
08-04-2010 at 11:37 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:37 AM.
Quote from momoftwo715 :
no one has mentioned this have you spoken to her doctor about her behavior? She might have an underlying issue a behavioral problem? You know your child better then anyone is this the normal her or did she just start?
I did mention looking for behavioral issues if their efforts to change as parents don't bring about corresponding changes for their child.

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uggg dont even go there.... at 6 years old and with bad parenting this shouldnt even be considered.... in these types of situations drugs mask the problem. Parent first and foremost and if the problems persist then go on national tv ( super nanny, maury povich, etc) then if that doesnt work, then go to the doctor.....
6 years old is not too young for behavioral issues, and just because someone suggests such doesn't mean they are suggesting meds. It doesn't hurt to keep the possibility in their mind.
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08-04-2010 at 11:50 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:50 AM.
I can 't believe I had to leave to take my car in for service and am missing the fun. Damn mobile site.
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08-04-2010 at 11:53 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:53 AM.
Quote from beanqueen :
I agree with both of the things you said...that he was kinda dumb in general and probably coulda done a lot better too.
Next time I make up a story I will do better. Sadwalk
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08-04-2010 at 11:54 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:54 AM.
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Next time I make up a story I will do better. Sadwalk
Don't back-peddle Wink
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08-04-2010 at 11:57 AM.
08-04-2010 at 11:57 AM.
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Don't back-peddle Wink
Well it was all true except the part of her being in the parking lot. She had checked out 2 people in front of us so she was long gone.
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