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I have a 4 yr. old son and he is going through his most testing stage right now. Many tantrums, hitting, kicking, yelling, etc.
One night some friends of ours came over who have a 4 yr. old daughter. The mother said that she has used a tactic that seems to work wonders for the daughter. Although she's never had to give her any, she told me that vinegar is the cure.
So, I tested it on my son one night when he was beyond time-out for misbehaving. I thought- Vinegar! So we found the bottle, got a spoon, and fed him just a dab of it. Oh, that did not make him happy. Of course he asked for water afterwards, and we said No, so that he would get the full effect of what the vinegar was for. It seemed to work fairly well. He sat on the couch without saying a word after I asked him to or else he would get more vinegar.
We've given it to him several times already, but it's becoming more effective every time.
Of course, talking with them is still a wonderful, healthy tactic as well, but when all else fails, open your kitchen cabinet and grab a spoon. I've even just used my finger, since he tends to fight from my arm.
So, I thought I'd pass on this harmless tactic to others who may have a child who acts out.