8 out of 10 parents are EMBARRASSED by their toddler’s public TANTRUMS

Has your child ever thrown a crazy temper tantrum at the store and you’ve been too embarrassed to deal with it? You’re not alone.

According to a recent survey, eight out of ten parents have admitted they’ve been too afraid to discipline their child in public in fear of being judged by strangers.

Parents are EMBARRASSED by their toddler’s tantrums

Parenting website KinBox surveyed 1,000 parents, all who had children under the age of 14, and found that 67% of parents said their child had disobeyed them in public and they’d been too worried to scold them.

What’s more, 77% of parents admitted to having fought with their partner over the pressure of raising kids.

Disciplining can be hard work and can be even harder in public but some experts say allowing misbehavior to slide isn’t the solution.

Often, it’s one of those situations where you are damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.

A similar survey of 2,000 parents by Cadet150 found that 55 per cent of those polled believed they dished out less discipline than their own parents did and one in four parents admit to openly avoiding disciplining their child because they wanted “an easy life”.

“Discipline is all part of growing up and it’s important for children that they are taught the difference between right and wrong,” says a spokesperson for Cadet150.

“Our survey suggests moms and dads tend to avoid ticking off their children because it’s easier than having to deal with them becoming even more fussy.”

“They don’t want to be seen as too strict and they want their kids to feel comfortable talking to them.” 

4 top tips to help improve your child’s behavior

1. Praise them even in the context of discipline

If your child was being aggressive and destructive with their toys and you then discipline them, then make sure you praise them with lots of enthusiasm for helping to pack them away.

2. Respond to misbehavior immediately with a calm and clear instruction

If your child acts out, direct them to what they should be doing immediately. 

3. Respond immediately to escalations with a consequence

Whether it’s a brief time out or quiet time when your child is being particularly aggressive. You can try time out alone on their own somewhere safe and boring.

Tell them they’re only allowed to leave once they have been quiet for a set amount of time, e.g. 2 minutes.

4. Reward good behavior

If your child is playing cooperatively with their sibling, give them a hug or kiss to reward them for their good behavior. 

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