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My 5-year-old has the worst negative attitude! How do I help her fix it?

My daughter went to a birthday party where she had a ton of fun. She painted her nails, decorated a crown, had cake, and brought home an enormous gift bag of treats and goodies. Then all she did was cry and scream the whole way home because she didn't get a balloon. That is so typical of her - she is always focusing on the one thing that didn't go her way and ruining the whole day. I never want to take her to another party again! What can I do before her negative attitude drives me insane?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    i normally bribe kids say ill give you this if you behave if that doe snot work. say your never going to a party again. im only 18, but i have had my time baby sitting kids.

  • 1 decade ago

    This is normal, the most you can do is be her mother and lay down the law. In a calm way explain to her that its not right to act that way and that you wont stand for it. If she does it again Tell her she wont be going to another party again until she learns to act like a lady and not throw fits cause she didn't get something. But sweetie this is up to you on how your gonna handle this problem, your her mother and as a mother you need to be her role model. I do hope this help you in a way. good luck with motherhood and just think it wont lat long. ;)

    Source(s): You know what i mean, I have no kids of my own but im a very good motherie aunt. This is how i handle my brothers daughter.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Do NOT give the child everything she wants, she has to learn that she cannot have everything in life early and that bribe trick works too.

    Treat her nice but always demonstrate who is boss and that you won't tolerate her shyt, if none of that works...then give her the 5 finger wake up call.

    Source(s): Experience
  • 1 decade ago

    Leave the kid alone,it's just childish nature.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    give her a slap

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