Which one of the following repsonses is the best way to handle a toddler's temper tantrum?

Question

a. firmly but gently tell the child to settle down, and offer a favorite food as a reward if he or she will stop crying.

b. isolate the child to keep other children safe, and make it clear to the child that only babies have temper tantrums.

c. tantrums are unacceptable behavior in a group care setting; call the parents to pick the child up immediately.

d. keep the child from hurting himself or herself and others, stay close, and talk to the child about strong feelings when tantrum is over.

Answer 1

It sounds bad but honestly B is the best answer. When you pay attention to someone who tantrums the behaviour is  reinforced. simple stated they will know that if they want your attention all they have to do is throw themself on the floor and scream or worse if you  call the parents they will know that if i want to go home all i do is scream. Reinforcing the behaviour WILL MAKE IT WORSE!!!!!!!!!!!

As soon as the child break for any time no matter how short give them a reward.... let them know that there is an alternative to the behaviour and this is the acceptable one.

TRUST ME IT WORKS!!!

PS. Just a word of warning..., when you ignore the behaviour the screaming will get worse before it gets better. The child is trying to say" are you really ignoring my scream? dont you hear me?"

Answer 2

I have been in childcare for six years. It depends on the age groups. One I would never give a reward to a screaming child, all that does is say scream I will give you what you want.

If the child isnt hurting any one and  wont set let them scream, time out and talking can start after they calm down.  I have mostly worked with two year oldes. Good Luck.

Answer 3

remove them from the situation but dont give them any attention for their behaviour. as long as you tell them they will get a reward they will keep on doing at as they know they will get attention for how they are acting. you could also try starting a behaviour chart if they are old enough to put alot of emphasis on good behaviour as then they may try abvoid having tantrums. but basically not giving them any attention while they are having a tantrum is the key.

Answer 4

(d is the best answer.  It's also best to let them know that the tantrum isn't going to get them anywhere.  Explain to them how to "use their words" to get what they want.

Answer 5

none of those. put the child in another environment and pacify him or her.

Answer 6

D is about the closest I see.  I would make sure the child couldn't get hurt or hurt anyone else, and tell them that if they want something to talk calmly about.  I'd then pretend to ignore them.  With my child a tantrum was a way to get attention.  So I didn't give it to him.  When he calmed down I would acknowledge his positive behavior and talk to him about why  he was so upset.  I guess different things work for every child.

Answer 7

d is the best one

Answer 8

D is the closest to how we handle tantrums.  The best way for me is to tell them that what they are doing is "not OK" and help them to a quiet place away from everyone and where they cannot harm themselves explain to them that they need to stay there until they are "under control"  This will teach them that they will not get attention for what they are doing and teach them to get themselves under control all by their selves. They will soon realize that what everyone is doing is much more fun.

Answer 9

d

Answer 10

I'd say B. When my child has a tantrum (rare, really) I ignore it, and he stops. I will treat him with as must respect as he offers me, and he knows this.