Don’t let anyone try to fool you. While the terrible twos traditionally start “around the age of 2″, it is not unheard of that it starts as early at 18 months or as late as 30 months (or not at all). Right about now, Anna is 20 months old and makes her a prime candidate for the terrible twos, as as we saw earlier, her understanding of the world and her role in it is already being challenged.
Why do I know so much about the terrible twos? Because my daughter is smack dab in the middle of them. And I get to live with her 24/7. That’s hour. Of everyday. Yeah, that’s a lot of terrible.
Oh man…. I’m getting all worked up just thinking about being a stay-at-home dad with my terrible two daughter. Quick, think of something calming yet amazing…
Ah yeah… that’s the trick. Well folks, I hope you have yourself a good day. Make sure to check out yesterday surprise post both here and on FML.
- Dustin
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I know they tell you all this and that and what not but when it comes to the terrible two’s you just have to figure out how to help a child understand that even though they feel upset an over reaction is not a good way to show or communicate such displeasure and being upset. For my family I went through a few years of turmoil where the grief and constant tantrum of me was almost unbearable for my mother whom had the patience of a saint. She did have a breaking point but didn’t resort to laying a single hand on me her voice told me her displeasure and that was enough to get me to stop but when we were at home she would pinch me or spank me to teach me that my behaviour wasn’t acceptable and that I had to show respect towards others since I was only a child I had to give respect to my elders but now she can’t quiet my voice if I find injustice in the way her family treats me. We all just need to find a way to help children get through this rough patch and learn to deal with stress and anger.