Help , what else can i do? my 6 year old daughter always throw scream and cry for ice cream before dinner.?

I have told her after dinner she can have ice-cream.But she still throw a tantrum,this is often.I don't know what else to do, i have taken privileges, talked to her,scold her,i don't know what else to do.Any ideas ?? She will listen to her dad, but i want her to listen to me too. Any ideas ??? why would she listen to him and not me ?Help , what else can i do? my 6 year old daughter always throw scream and cry for ice cream before dinner.?
Quit buying ice cream. If it's not in the house, there is nothing to throw a tantrum over. Tell her you will buy ice cream again when she learns how to behave. She's 6 years old, not a toddler, she knows full well what she is doing. You are the parent, stand your ground, NO ICE CREAM.Help , what else can i do? my 6 year old daughter always throw scream and cry for ice cream before dinner.?
Let her scream and throw a tantrum! And if she doesn't get a grip no ice cream at all! IF you are consistent and persistent with this course of action she WILL realize that the world won't change for her, she has to change for it.


My son has special needs (he's autistic) and does try this regularly, I emphasize the word TRY, I don't let him get away with it. If your child is normal then they are just testing your resolve, don't give in.
Do you give her ice cream? Sounds like it. She's 6? The only reason a 6 year old throws a tantrum is to get what she wants when asking doesn't work. I can't imagine. Personally, I would ignore her - period! And she sure as heck would not be getting ice cream anytime after that behavior! Don't even mention the ice cream before dinner. Are you telling her she can have it after in the hopes that she'll eat her dinner? She should eat her dinner because it's good for her body to grow strong, not because she's going to get dessert.
No means no means NO.


Means keep it up you miserable brat and you aren't getting ice cream after dinner either.


Still going? Ok, no more ice cream AT ALL.


The joy of my son Adam was that I never screamed at him. He could scream all he wanted, I just ignored it. (teenager at time, we're good at that)


You could also use my mom's favorite line ';don't make me go get your father!';
First find out why she listens to him and not you by asking him or observing his methods.





You may be doing something wrong which is re-inforcing the idea to your daughter that what you say doesn't matter.
Say ';No'; once, then ignore her. Do not engage her in a discussion. If she is too loud pick her up and put her in her room, without discussion. Lock the door if you have to. Look at all the attention she is getting from you now. She probably knows her father wouldn't put up with her.
Be consistant... that's the only way. If she continues to throw a fit after you tell her no, then don't give it to her after dinner either. She probably listens to Dad because he means business. She is old enough to understand that No means NO!
you must be the one who gives in to her tantrums. That needs to stop. if she has one then simply put her into her room and tell her she can return to the table once she stops misbehaving. Believe me she will not starve to death. The next step is to stop buying ice cream. if it is not in the house she can not see it and ask for it. Leave it for a special treat occasion. One earned for good behavior. Then make a special trip with her to you8r local ice cream shop or store and let her choose the flavor. Don't buy a large container just enough for one dessert.