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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  She sounds precocious! Maybe she's on her way to becoming a genius. 
I don't have kids, but I have read that the TTs come partly because this is the first time they have wants that their parents cannot completely fulfill. You can't let her jump off a balcony, for instance. At this point, they lack the language and emotional skills to deal with frustration.
I think leaving her to her tantrum is a good idea. I actually remember having tantrums when I was a baby, rolling on the floor, hitting the ground with my feet and fists, the whole nine yards. And I would be FURIOUS when my mom left me in my room. But eventually, I did get tired.
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ETA: Saying "no" is also an important stage of development, where the child starts to understand that she is a separate person, who doesn't necessarily want what her parents what. So as maddening as it is, it is helping her grow. |
This is exactly why she goes off like she does. Because I'm mean and won't allow her to do things that result in either her breaking something or hurting herself. Bad Mummy!
She gets SO mad at me for spoiling her fun.
I always tell her "no" it's the response that comes afterwards that is the hard part because I couldn't find the best tactic in dealing with it, (hence looking towards YT advice, which has been GREAT with any issues I've had in the past). I'm going to go with Deb's advice though and just walk out the room next time and see how that goes down with her.