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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The buck stops with you. If your three year old has a meltdown or misbehaves it is your fault. Have realistic expectations and meditate on what YOU need to change to set them up for success. If my kids make a mistake it's my mistake. [/quote]

Disagree and I think this would make some parents overly anxious to the point that it would inhibit good parenting. While I do definitely think parents are largely responsible for teaching their children how to manage emotions and should be setting their kids up for success, I would see a 3y/o misbehaving in an age appropriate way as no one’s fault. It’s an opportunity for learning but I wouldn’t view the parent or child as bad or assign fault. [/quote]

Behavior indicates a need. A three year old misbehaving is indicating a need, a need the parent can meet. I'm not saying there shouldn't be misbehavior, quite the opposite. Misbehavior is an opportunity to learn and I'm the one responsible for teaching them. [/quote]

I'm sure a 3 yr old thinks I can meet the need. But that doesn't mean I will. She may think she needs to wear flip flops and a bathing suit to school when it's 10 below. And while maybe I could allow her to do that, to meet the "need", I'm not crazy and neglectful and won't allow it. She can have a choice of more suitable attire and a tantrum won't be changing my mind.[/quote]

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