My DS is 20 months and Im really struggling with him at the moment. Every time I tell him no or take something from him he shouldn't have (always offering something "fun" and safe in return) he kicks off big time. He screams, an ear piercing scream like no other, starts flaring his arms about and fake cries. Sometimes he does this for no reason. In shops when Im holding his hand and say "Come on this way" and lead the way he sometimes goes all floppy and lies on the shop floor, refusing to stand. It's so infuriating and embarrassing. When I eventually pick him up he screams and hits me in the face. Im at my wits end and don't know how to deal with it. I tell hjm "No that's naughty" so other people hear me but inside Im fuming and/or crying. It usually results in us getting back to the car and me crying and going home. I feel that I can't go anywhere without risking a tantrum. People smile and say "I've had kids and been there" etc to make me feel better but it seems none of my friends kids do this! I don't know why he's so stroppy recently. It's very upsetting. The other day he decided on a zebra crossing while holding my hand (and I had reigns on him and round my wrist) that he had had enough and lay down!!!! Luckily we were in a small country village and there weren't many cars around. Still mortifying though.
Has anyone else had to deal with this behaviour? He's not speaking yet and just seems that screaming is his only communication! 