Calming a child who's having a tantrum

[dimity_blue]

Not to be taken seriously!



Most of America's populace think it improper to spank children, so I have tried other methods to control my kids when they have one of 'those moments.'


One that I found effective is for me to just take the child for a car ride and talk.


Some say it's the vibration from the car, others say it's the time away from any distractions such as TV, Video Games, Computer, IPod, etc.


Either way, my kids usually calm down and stop misbehaving after our car ride together.


I've included a photo below of one of my sessions with my son, in case you would like to use the technique.


Sincerely,
Your Friend

Comments

[catzslave.livejournal.com]

I think that would work for me! :)

[tx-cronopio.livejournal.com]

Hee! Yep, that's what I'd do!

*I frequently make jokes about why people just don't put kids in the trunk (boot?). You can imagine the looks I get.*

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

Heh! I think you'd get stopped by the cops before you got too far. But let me know if you try it! :oD

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

I can imagine! You evil, evil person you. :oD

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Oh yes - excellent! *g*

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

LMAO! I've seen many a brat in the store who could benefit from a ride like that. Heh heh!

[leesa_perrie]

Hee! Should I be laughing? Don't know, but I am!! Snerk!

[karieflybabe.livejournal.com]

I have seen that manip before, but never with that little story on it.. CUTE

[katana137uk.livejournal.com]

LOL! I wouldn't mind trying that on some kids I know *g*

BTW I printed out that "Wrong on the Internet" cartoon to show the "boys" and David very kindly annotated it with "Mother" just in case there was any doubt about who it was about! It's on my fridge now!

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

I thought so too. :oD

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

Absolutely! I don't think their parents would do it though. :oD

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

I know! I was giggling away when I saw the picture. :oD

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

It's the first time I've seen either. I love the story though. :oD

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL! Your David knew it was you straight off then? That's a bad, bad sign, Caz! :oD

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

More's the pity! Heh heh. =>}

[bakarti.livejournal.com]

My dog is giving me the weirdest look. No doubt he wants to know what has me laughing like crazy!

[dimity-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL! Oops, sorry. :oD

[katana137uk.livejournal.com]

Oh yes he knows me well! ;-D