All parents, Is it likely for 3-year-olds to be very bratty?

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Yes at this age they are really starting to become aware of there likes and dislikes. They want everything they see. They are trying to become more independent. And they think that everything should be about them. The thing I find works best with my nephew who is 3 is to not give into to his temper tantrums when he does this he goes into time out, he has to earn his presents such as the toys he played with he needs to pick up and at night his dirty clothes have to go into the basket if he goes potty in the toilet he gets a star and after 10 he gets a surprise which is usually he get to pick a movie to rent. It passes but wait until they are ten because it starts again.

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From the ages 2 and up kids try to test you to see how far they can get. So they are not trying to be bratty. They are just seeing what they can and can not get away with. I have 3 kids and the oldest is 8 and he is still trying to see what he can and can not get away with. He is just found a way to be sneaky about it now ;) Best of luck to you

From my experience with children for 7 years there is no such thing as the terrible 2's it is the terrible 3's!!!!!! Because 3 is when they start talking back and being sassy.
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Worked in a daycare and am currently a Nanny Yep.
They are kids.
Kids are freaks and they scream a lot.
Than's what they do.

Yup

I'm 29 and still a Brat!

But honestly some of the behavior a 3 year old has DOES need to be corrected before they get older. Tossing fits in public, tossing food around, biting or hitting ANYONE! Those (and not limited too) should be stopped. Of course that is easier said than done. Something like whinning are just par for the course. It's the reason God created Babysitters. Three-year olds are usually bratty when they're not getting their needs met. Such as when they're not getting enough attention, are hungry, tired, feeling left out... Sometimes they get this way if they feel like they don't have a "safety net" (limits set, lack of discipline). When a child's need are met and they have a sense of safety, they are usually well behaved.
Source(s):
Preschool teacher (12 years experience)
M.A. Child Development

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All parents, Is it likely for 3-year-olds to be very bratty?

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