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terrible twos - myth or reality |
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Page 1 of 2  Are the terrible twos myth or reality? It's a great topic to debate at a gathering and it's one which has plenty of support either way from those who have had the pleasure of parenting a child.
Some say they are as real as the sun rising in the east yet others never experienced the tantrums from their children.
In this article, we are going to state categorically that the terrible twos are definitely real and if you're going through them with your child right now, then keep reading.
You've got to understand, there are several stages in parenting a child which mark a milestone in their lives. The "twos" is basically a way of a child announcing it's independence to the world and rather than get upset with it, you need to work through this period with them.
The Terrible Twos - One Couple’s Story
We've come across several techniques people have employed to help both themselves and their children overcome this period. In one instance, a couple had just about reached their wits end after several months of tantrums and rebellious attitude had really tested their patience.
Their child returned home from a day with his grandparents and seemed in great spirits when he got home. Bear in mind both parents work and usually work long hours. Within two minutes of being home the child wanted to go to the store and get an ice cream.
It was eight o'clock in the evening and time for his bath and bedtime. Well, when the child heard no all hell broke loose. The parents hadn't seen a tantrum from him to this extent and were concerned.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 May 2008 )
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