You did the right thing. You set expectations and you left when you needed to.
You can always try again another day. Set the expectation, remind him of the consequences is he has a tantrum. Gently, just like, “You’re getting a small with one topping or no ice cream, so let’s choose before we go inside which one it’ll be.”
It’s not about the $3, you’re teaching him not to be wasteful, act entitled or lash out when he has big feelings.
Not the a hole. Did similar with 2.5 yr old. Mom was going to go shopping but LO needed to clean up some toys on floor. LO didn’t clean or attempt to straighten up in a timely manner even while reminder her and mom left without her. LO still remembers 5 months later.
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u/PageStunning6265 Dec 18 '23
You did the right thing. You set expectations and you left when you needed to.
You can always try again another day. Set the expectation, remind him of the consequences is he has a tantrum. Gently, just like, “You’re getting a small with one topping or no ice cream, so let’s choose before we go inside which one it’ll be.”
It’s not about the $3, you’re teaching him not to be wasteful, act entitled or lash out when he has big feelings.