Why Do Children Shout: What Do You Do In Such A Situation?

Children scream for attention; it may be that they have a need you need to fill or they may want to get your attention for some other reason. If you want to find a solution to this, this article can help you.

Why children scream

Here are some common reasons why children scream, regardless of how loud they scream or at what time of day they do so.

To get your attention

When children are small, they do not know how to handle their tone of voice with any greater precision. They are also not aware of what volume they should use at a particular time. Therefore, it is normal for them to scream to show you something that makes them excited.

By talking to them, you can teach your children how to express themselves among people and give them simple reasons that they can understand.

An outburst of rage to get something

When you deny your children something, it is surely an outburst of rage that follows. The screaming begins immediately, accompanied by crying and drama in more or less equal parts.

These outbreaks occur both inside and outside the house. They are most common in 2- to 4-year-olds. Your reaction to the outbursts of rage plays a key role in gradually solving the problem.

By following others

Children learn by imitating, and in this way they may have learned to express themselves by shouting from a family member or someone else near them. Work with them to control their tone of voice in a calm, loving environment.

What should you do if your children scream?

If your child has an outburst of rage, stay calm. Do not give in to what your child wants. It will teach her to express herself. Little by little, she understands that she can not always get what she wants.

Try to negotiate with your child. For example, offer a small reward if the child agrees to help you with the household chores. Tell your child that only she can do the specific task and no one else.

Do not shout at your children, because in the long run it will only make the problem worse. You teach them that screaming is a valid way to respond or that the one who screams the loudest wins.

What can I do to keep my children from screaming?

The goal is to make them understand that screaming will not accomplish anything. Have a conversation with your children and explain to them that it is difficult to understand them when they scream. Or that if they scream too many times, they will become hoarse and damage their vocal cords.

If your children are still too young to understand such a conversation, use the following tips:

• Satisfy their basic needs. If you and your children will be away for a long period of time, make sure they have eaten, slept and used the toilet beforehand. It helps them not to get angry and have a rage.
• Set aside time to shout with them. Planning a screaming match is the best way to make sure they work together. This can also dampen their desire to shout or raise their voice when talking. When the match is over, you can tell them that they will now speak more quietly in a softer tone.
• Make it fun. Make the screaming match part of the activities you do together, so that they do not have the opportunity to even think about having an outburst.
• Praise them for their good behavior. Tell them you are very happy with their behavior and reward them for it. Of course, you should not do this while they are screaming, because then they will identify it as a way to get what they want.

• It is important to be patient. Children tend to forget very easily what they have learned, so you need to be consistent and patient to make your child stop screaming.