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Tantrums
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Tantrums
by gringico, Jun 04, 2003 12:00AM
We have a 23 month old grandson.And it seems that with very
little provocation he starts screaming to the top of his little lungs. It is quite distressing.It seems that almost anything and everything can provoke the problem. It seems also to be
somewhat of an adapted condition. At times even at play he will scream. Which leads one to believe that it has simply become a part of his nature.
We have tried different methods of dealing with the problem.
However nothing seems to have any effect. It has been suggested that we leave him by his self in a room untill he just decides to quit. But this concerns me deeply because all it seems to do is leave him panic sticken. It is starting to create other problems as we live in a apartment complex.It is greatly disturbing some of the tenants. While in some cases they are falsely led to believe that he is being physically abused.Which
would never happen as he is about the most important thing in our lives and he is loved deeply. I might add for his tender age he is an extremely affectionate child. Which I have never seen the likes of, for an infant of his age..We are open for any suggestions. Paul & Elena P.
little provocation he starts screaming to the top of his little lungs. It is quite distressing.It seems that almost anything and everything can provoke the problem. It seems also to be
somewhat of an adapted condition. At times even at play he will scream. Which leads one to believe that it has simply become a part of his nature.
We have tried different methods of dealing with the problem.
However nothing seems to have any effect. It has been suggested that we leave him by his self in a room untill he just decides to quit. But this concerns me deeply because all it seems to do is leave him panic sticken. It is starting to create other problems as we live in a apartment complex.It is greatly disturbing some of the tenants. While in some cases they are falsely led to believe that he is being physically abused.Which
would never happen as he is about the most important thing in our lives and he is loved deeply. I might add for his tender age he is an extremely affectionate child. Which I have never seen the likes of, for an infant of his age..We are open for any suggestions. Paul & Elena P.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jun 04, 2003 12:00AM
, Jun 04, 2003 12:00AM
I think you asked the wrong person because there is a child behavior forum on medhelp with experts who deal with this problem everyday, and I don['t , since I only deal with adults.
But as a grandfather, I would not suggest leaving him in a room to cry, and would consider holding him firmly everytime he does cry to console him, and if possible, I would avoid a medication solution. But I would consider having him seen by a pediatric specialist to make sure it is nothing more serious.
But as a grandfather, I would not suggest leaving him in a room to cry, and would consider holding him firmly everytime he does cry to console him, and if possible, I would avoid a medication solution. But I would consider having him seen by a pediatric specialist to make sure it is nothing more serious.
