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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 152686" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>You really don't think he learned anything yesterday? </p><p> </p><p>I do understand the safety issue -- my daughter was a pro at throwing and the back of my head was a favorite target (I even have a few scars to prove it). At home, she immediately lost whatever item was thrown. In the car, I pulled over the second I could sense she was getting frustrated for whatever reason and the car was not moved until she was under control. I did not wait for her to reach the throwing stage. Heck, I didn't even let it reach the screaming stage because I find that exceedingly distracting. But the thing is, SHE got herself under control, not me. It was far better to stop the behavior before it started than waiting for the frustration to reach the throwing point (especially, if yours is like mine -- if you can't throw, then kicking and/or hitting is okay, too). As Linda said, you do learn how to pull over in traffic (just make sure the child safety locks are on). It ain't fun, but it is doable and can be done safely.</p><p> </p><p>For me, the logical consequence is we pull over and we don't leave until I'm satisfied it is safe to drive. If we're late, I'm sorry. There will be no excuses made for you. If it means you miss something fun, too bad -- it was your choice to not control yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 152686, member: 3626"] You really don't think he learned anything yesterday? I do understand the safety issue -- my daughter was a pro at throwing and the back of my head was a favorite target (I even have a few scars to prove it). At home, she immediately lost whatever item was thrown. In the car, I pulled over the second I could sense she was getting frustrated for whatever reason and the car was not moved until she was under control. I did not wait for her to reach the throwing stage. Heck, I didn't even let it reach the screaming stage because I find that exceedingly distracting. But the thing is, SHE got herself under control, not me. It was far better to stop the behavior before it started than waiting for the frustration to reach the throwing point (especially, if yours is like mine -- if you can't throw, then kicking and/or hitting is okay, too). As Linda said, you do learn how to pull over in traffic (just make sure the child safety locks are on). It ain't fun, but it is doable and can be done safely. For me, the logical consequence is we pull over and we don't leave until I'm satisfied it is safe to drive. If we're late, I'm sorry. There will be no excuses made for you. If it means you miss something fun, too bad -- it was your choice to not control yourself. [/QUOTE]
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