How to communicate with rebellious children?

When babies grow to about 3 years old, they will go through their first rebellious period. During this stage, they are particularly prone to lose their temper, love to dissent, and often do things that drive their parents crazy. But this is a necessary process of growth. They are just proving that they can be independent and have their own way of thinking.

What should parents do when their children rebel? Why do children rebel: Rebellion is part of a child's growth process, because he will face many new things and learn how to deal with emotions. Therefore, when he grows up, he will want to use rebellion to prove his independence, and it will disappear when he matures. Take a deep breath: When your child rebels, remind yourself to take a deep breath and tell yourself that he is just a child. This is part of his growth and it will eventually pass. Pay full attention to your child: Try to give your child a hug and a smile, because this is proof of his growth, and pay full attention to your child, understand his emotional reactions, and sympathize with his helplessness. Divert his attention: Try to distract your child and find something that interests him to attract his attention, such as playing games or toys, or taking him for a walk in the park. What are the symptoms of a child's rebellious period? Very destructive: throwing things, dismantling toys, scribbling, tearing up books, and deliberately throwing toys all over the floor. Stubborn and violent emotional reactions: Insisting on having a specific thing, even if it looks the same; Insisting on wearing a certain piece of clothing or a pair of shoes, even if it doesn’t fit the season; Determined to do what they want, otherwise they will cry and make a scene; Sitting on the ground and beating people in public. Opposing parents and ignoring them: Not doing what parents ask, the more forbidden things are, the more they want to do them; Ignoring parents, preferring to play by themselves, not with parents. Easily fight with friends. A disagreement may lead to a fight. Feeling that they have grown up, they no longer listen to adults.