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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work really hard to set my kids up to succeed behavior-wise.  I make sure they've peed, they're not hungry or thirsty, not over-tired, etc.

When I forget one of those, their behavior goes to crap. And I consider that my fault.

When I have all of those under control, I am 98% confident I will get good behavior from them by age 3.[/quote]

This is a good way to frame it pp- here’s what I’m asking- if you don’t “set your kids up for success” - say they are out too late or hungry etc- when can they regulate? My 4.5 yo behaves great, but every outing includes a lot of prep from me- the timing, the snack, etc.  We had a great day today but I am still heavily orchestrating that success. When can they regulate around their hunger, thirst, tiredness, overstimulation etc? [/quote]

Honestly, if I don't eat a meal, beware.  And I'm almost 40.[/quote]

I'm not sure what OP is expecting.  Adults get tired, cranky, hangry.  So do kids.[/quote]

Ha yes, but most of us don’t have a meltdown if we are hungry right? Most adults can regulate until their next meal. [/quote]

I will be damned if I’m hungry. Wait until the next meal and chic fil a messed up my order. I’m having a full blown meltdown!

But anyways, I don’t truly get what you are asking. For us, we are big on respect. So, I get you are tired, hungry or thirsty but you say it in a nice tone, you don’t demand it, and you don’t scream about it. [/quote]

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