What should I do if my 21-month-old baby has a bad temper?

A bad temper is a sign that your baby has begun the so-called first rebellious period, which begins when the baby is between 2 and 4 years old. They have their own independent desires and like to do their own things. If you interfere, they will start to resist in various forms. For example, when the baby does not want to eat, you call him to eat, he will cry and throw things when the parents force him to feed him. If he comes across something he likes, he will forcefully ask for it, and will not give in if you don't satisfy your request.

Why do babies like to lose their temper?

1. Unable to meet one’s own requirements. Once the baby begins to have the ability to do things by himself, but his ability is not strong enough to satisfy his own ideas and do what he wants, his self-awareness of wanting to do things well will gradually strengthen. Therefore, when babies encounter problems that they cannot solve, they will express their dissatisfaction by crying and losing their temper.

2. Independence of self-awareness. When babies start to have ideas about what they like to do and their own demands, if others prevent them too much and they are unable to achieve their goals, they will get angry.

3. Insufficient ability to control emotions. Babies between two and three years old are still young. They do not have the ability to fully control their emotions or hide their emotions well. No matter what emotions they have, they will express them immediately. If they are unhappy, they will cry and lose their temper.

What should I do if my baby is prone to temper tantrums?

1. When the baby is angry. Parents should not use a tough attitude, such as getting furious and angry, because such a temper will more easily become a template for the baby's temper. After your baby calms down, you can talk to him and let him know that losing temper is wrong.

The baby's unreasonable demands must not be met, and the baby should not be spoiled too much, and any requests should not be met immediately. Doing so will be counterproductive. Do not change your mind because of the baby's crying. Once the baby succeeds, he will believe that this method can be used next time.