Jordan Peterson - How to deal with your Child's Temper Tantrums

Psychology Professor Dr. Jordan B. Peterson tells a story about how he dealt with his kid's temper tantrum.

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[brandijuarez]

This guy is the only person I’ve ever heard speak that was honest about what it’s like to be a parent. Parenting is all about regulating your own emotion and then being consistent with your babies.

[pacnite]

Not all professors are teachers. Professor Peterson has a gift.

[graceanneful]

I thanked my kids when they gained control. YOU DID IT!!!! They would yell “ I DID IT””” good memories but tried my patience as it happened often.

[janicep]

I believe the most fundamental aspect of good parenting is discipline. Not discipline like consequences or punishment; but disciplined order, structure, routine, boundaries, goals, fulfilling tasks,  self respect and manners. Kids naturally feel good and thrive when they can understand the environment and respond to it appropriately. Many parents can't discipline themselves and live chaotically and the kids model their behavior. For example, a parent lounging in pajamas at midday,  eating junk food in front of a t.v. is a problem, but for a child it is crushing to be hyped up on carbs and chemicals and expected to sit complacently watching mindless garbage. Maybe kids provoke parents who don't give them what they need...positive discipline.

[crissgerwing]

Neat how he engages his whole class, moving side to side.

[ashlieleavelle]

Don't give in to tantrums. Kids won't do them too much once they see it doesn't work.

[belindagarza]

My son threatened to hold his breath once. I told him to go for it. He'd just pass out and his body would take over and breathe for him. Then I shrugged at him. He gave me the "Don't you care about me at all?" look. I told him I'd punish him for throwing a hissy fit or he could just behave and listen to me. He wasn't happy about it but he didn't hold his breath and he's never tried it again. They warned us he had a high IQ and to look out for manipulative behavior.

[diesel]

This is the first time I've seen him talk about his family. Finally, I see him smile.

[oldepersonne]

"No you're not a good person. Don't be thinking that"

[techguy]

“Lots of parents do not like their children.” This needs to be on billboards across the western world. Too many moms and dads out there have so much anxiety because society says that we will be buddies and want to be around our kids all the time and they can’t figure out why they go through these periods where they just can’t stand the little hellions.
You’re not broken, American Mom. Kids are just hard to be around.

[DaddyBear]

He makes a good point, I also heard a good talk where the speaker said not to try and negotiate in the moment when the child is having the tantrum. Be neutral, consistent and explain a better way to handle themselves when they are able to communicate.

[charlespetersonii]

My dad told me one of the best tips for parenting is CONSISTENCY and dont make false threats.
If you say there is a consequence for a given action and you dont follow through then they have you beat already. If they know you make false threats then why would they listen if they know there is no consequence.
If you have consistency then they will soon realize that they mise well listen because they have no doubt there will be consequences to come.

[michaelgmooremusic]

I love Jordan Peterson. Especially as you can close your eyes and pretend it’s Kermit the frog saying all this

[antuanbrown]

He knows exactly what he's talking about. Without any doubt. I have three little ones, 8 year old (boy), 3 year old (boy), and 1 year old (girl). I agree without any bit of difference. My 3 year old, Kain, is impossibly immovable. He will turn down candy, CANDY!!! If it wasn't under his circumstances, to hell with it all. The opposite end of this coin is, Kain is impossibly loyal. I have seen him step in and defend his brother and sister, in situations where he would lose without a doubt. As a parent, you have to know how to appeal to each one of your children. They will never fit into any type of category or group, they are the individuals that we as parents cultivate. Your intentions as a parent determine EVERYTHING, in my own personal opinion. Hats off to Dr. Peterson, I have learned much from the content he provides. Thanks, to say the least.

[firejuggler]

“Happiest Toddler on the Block” worked best for us when ours had temper tantrums. Basically, you can validate their feelings without giving in. I’ve found this works on difficult adults too.

[graw]

Downloading *every video* i find about this wise dude...
Ive come to know myself a lot since he appeared in my radar.

[iamnotafraidiwasborntodoth]

"one of the horrible things about being a parent is making your child less happy"  ....  well St. Paul actually said that 1st.  "In loving you more,   I will be loved less"

[sairella]

"he was a tough little rat" I got one of those! 😂😂

[IdLikeToSpeakToMyLawyer]

I actually held my breath until I was blue when I was 2-3. My mother took me to the doctor thinking something was wrong with me.
Doctor told her to pour cold water on my face next time I did it. My mother thought he was insane, but he insisted. So, the next time I did that, she absolutely did pour cold water on my face. She said I looked at her like she was insane, then I silently walked to my room.
She also said I threw the tantrum one more time, saw her coming with the pale of water, and immediately stopped and stood up lol interesting how that works.

[jimshepherd]

NO!!! NOT YET!!


I must've watched hundreds of hours of this man's content. I've basically studied him more than I have my Engineering degree. I've seen him live on his 12 rules for life tour, and I've seen the same talk delivered a dozen other times online. And yet this is one of my favourite things I've ever seen him say. There's something so magical about him embodying his 2 year old child in such a way.