The child is crying, demanding that his request be fulfilled: what “magic” phrase should parents say in this situation

19.10.2023 03:30

Children don't like being denied something.

A classic example is the reluctance of a mother and father to buy their son or daughter another toy.

In such a situation, many children will not want to give in. They will throw a loud tantrum, realizing that children's tears can force parents to make a concession.

However, the mother and father should wait before making a decision to fulfill the request. First, the parents must present one important demand to the child.

What phrase should be said?

To a child who has started to act up because he or she has refused to fulfill one or another of his or her requests, you need to say the following: “We will listen to you only when you calm down.”

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Ask your baby to speak in a normal voice. Let your child know that his request will be ignored if he continues to cry or scream.

If the child does as he is asked, then the parents should make a concession.

“What’s the point of this educational trick if the child isn’t refused?” many will probably ask.

The answer is simple: the main goal is to teach the child to communicate without tears and hysterics. The child must understand that such "blackmail" is unacceptable.

Next time, you can refuse your child, because he is unlikely to cry, understanding the pointlessness of this action.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief