Halloween Tip #19 – What to do IF Your Child Throws a Tantrum
Halloween is a great night for most children. However, this can also be a traumatic evening for younger children. They may not understand the ghost or the vampire and this site can put a rush through their body that you may not understand.
We must remember that Halloween is not for everyone – it is not for all children. You need to be fully aware of how your child is reacting and you need to react accordingly.
There are two basic behaviors we need to be aware of: one, if your child fights putting on his/her costume; secondly, if the child begins screaming, crying, and showing fear once s/he is outside beginning the evening ritual.
The first, the outfit – depending on your child’s age and what s/he can tell you: it may be causing discomfort due to the texture, the material, something poking (commercial costumes aren’t made of high-fashion constructed) your child’s stomach. Or, the costume may frighten the child as s/he doesn’t understand the concept of wearing it. If your child fights putting this on or wearing it then stop! There is no reason to scare your child or force him/her to wear it.
If your child begins throwing a tantrum once out for the evening then try to understand why. Your child may have eaten something that caused him/her stomach discomfort. Or, your child may be scared to death. Just stop for a few minutes and let your child decide if he wants to go home to his/her safe environment or continue on with the adventure.
Don’t force your child to participate if s/he does not want to.
