What do I do when this happens?

Question

My son will be 3 soon. Every time he throws a toy or a toy that he’s playing with accidentally falls he gets angry, starts crying and wants me to pick it up. If I tell him to pick it up he won’t, he hates it and gets more angry. What do I do?

Answer

Hold him to the boundary. If he’s throwing things, you need to take the toy until he agrees to play nicely. Every time he crosses that boundary, stick to the consequence. If he wants to throw a tantrum and get crazy, that’s when we redirect. Put him in a safe space to calm down. He can come and play when he’s ready. He may need you to talk him through deep breaths etc. but we don’t tolerate violence and we don’t tolerate disrespect.

Answer

Let him be angry while reiterating he has to pick it up if he wants to continue playing with it. Just keep doing whatever you were doing before he dropped it. Not ignoring him but telling him if he wants or he has to pick up.

Answer

Confiscate the toy?

What do I do when this happens?

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