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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am sorry, but this is not "normal" and it doesn't happen with all or even majority of children (especially if past generations are taken into account). It might be common in a certain type of family but it's reprehensible behavior that should not be allowed (if only because parents dislike it) and would not have happened had there been some discipline in the past. [/quote]

I agree 100 percent. The most telling comment to me was the "I keep hoping something will kick in" comment. Like parenting? A 3/4 year old throwing things and having ten minute fits is suffering from lack of discipline. Not one child in my family (mine or extended) behaves like that at that age. Oh they might whine or pout or beg for something here and there,  of course they are not perfect, but a "shut it down" look or comment from the parents will suffice 99 percent of the time.

You can tell yourselves all you want that it's age appropriate but it's *not*. It's parents too lazy to parent so every poor behavior is labeled "oh, just part of the age." Nope.[/quote]

Agree with most of this. However, I don't think the parents are too lazy - I think people have been reading too many books written by "specialists" and they just don't KNOW how to discipline a child properly. They actually think this kind of behavior is normal and to be expected. And because many parents are like this now, these types of behavior are more common, so, it become a vicious cycle. You see more of this and you think it is normal indeed.

Of course children will misbehave and throw tantrums here and there, but it is how you react to it that will set the tone for the future.

I think the advice to hug more is wonderful.... for a toddler! They cannot control themselves or their frustration. Yeah, give them hugs but also set consequences for their little fits. [/quote]

I think this is consistent with what even the most empathetic parents above are saying.  Those (like me) who say the behavior is normal and to be expected are NOT saying it's acceptable or something to be tolerated without consequences.   
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