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[deleted] t1_j5nxox2 wrote

I think I get what OP means, when your kids throwing a tantrum in public,

instead of getting frustrated with them, lay on the ground and pretend your dead.

That’ll fix em

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Twishedd OP t1_j5o0zna wrote

I usually press play on the pre-recorded speech and give them the option of walking out or sack of potatoes.

“ I know you’re frustrated xyz happened, it was disappointing this happened when you wanted that. It’s ok to be upset, but right now we’re in a public space, and we need to respect that other people who aren’t having a hard time are trying to enjoy themselves so we’re going to go to the car and chill until our brain cools down, ok?”

Tantrum proceeds

“You have two choices, we walk out of here together, or I can carry you out like a sack of potatoes, what’s it gonna to be?”

Sometimes she gets excited to be a sack of potatoes and the tantrum is cut short, sometimes I thank the heavens we look alike because I’d rather not have the police called for a kidnapping attempt.

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[deleted] t1_j5o1mx0 wrote

When my kid is being a nuisance in public, I collapse onto the floor and start convulsing as if I’m seizing. Works a charm!

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dan420 t1_j5sgxe6 wrote

My mother pretended she was my aunt, lol. “You’re mother is gunna here about this!”

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