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What is a reasonable consequence for this behaviour?

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Mamabear04 · 25/09/2024 15:45

DP picks DD up from school, she's a month shy of 5 years old. It's cold and she comes out with no jumper or jacket on. DP says she needs to put at least one on for the walk home. DD screams in an all out tantrum, throws bag on the ground, goes to kick the bag but kicks DP hand instead then continues with meltdown. Toddler is screaming now in buggy and DP speaks quietly but firmly, helps her on with jacket and then gets both kids home. DP works from home and has gone back to work (into a meeting). What would you give is a consequence to this behaviour? For context DD was upset about having to put on jacket/jumper but also because DP picked her up and not me (I'm having problems with my asthma and he took a break from work to help me get a rest as I've been looking after our sick toddler all day). I feel so incredibly embarrassed that the whole school saw how she behaved.

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magicscares · 25/09/2024 15:49

Young kids do this kind of thing, try not to be embarrassed it’s very normal. Most parents will experience it & shouldn’t judge.
More than likely she’s exhausted & fitting into new routines at school. Is she getting to bed nice & early?
I’d let her relax now, give her down time to play quietly if possible. Then once she’s more relaxed speak to her about how we listen to grown ups & daddy was only showing he cares for her. Teaching her to reflect on her behaviour is more important than punishment IMO.

Tiswa · 25/09/2024 15:49

None she was tired from school (Reception is a lot) and a change of person collecting can throw them at this age

neither is forcing her to put on her coat or jumprr

Mamabear04 · 25/09/2024 15:48

Tulips543 · 25/09/2024 15:46

I would consider this dealt with and move on.

Surely she needs a consequence for that kind of behaviour though? Otherwise she'll think it OK to behave like that again?

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Notdeckingthehalls · 25/09/2024 15:47

Give her a cuddle, a drink and a snack.

Tell DH not to make her put her coat on. Some times they’re just not from running around.

Tulips543 · 25/09/2024 15:46

I would consider this dealt with and move on.