{"id":2513,"date":"2022-02-25T14:07:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T14:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parentinggoal.com\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2022-02-25T14:17:48","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T14:17:48","slug":"signs-of-a-manipulative-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parentinggoal.com\/signs-of-a-manipulative-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Of a Manipulative Child – 15 Ways to Deal with a Lying Manipulative Child"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manipulative children are smarter than their age, they manipulate people and situations to get what they want. This can be attention, their favorite toy or food. Thus, you have to know the signs of a manipulative child and ways to deal with them if you feel your children are manipulating you to get what they want.<\/p>\n

Manipulation in children can come in all forms, it can be verbal or through actions. Some children can accuse you of not being loving and caring enough to make you feel guilty or do something you don\u2019t want to do.<\/p>\n

This post will expose the signs and symptoms of a manipulative child and also give you effective tips on how you can deal with it or manage this behavior.<\/p>\n

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Signs Of A Manipulative Child<\/h3>\n

Well, before we give you the signs of a manipulative child, let\u2019s define what manipulation is, so that we are clear and on the same page.<\/p>\n

Manipulation is the use of skillful tactics to gain control over someone (parents) or make someone give in to your demand.<\/p>\n

The act of manipulation is not straightforward, it is subtle and this makes it difficult to know if a child is trying to manipulate you. But there are few ways you can know if your child is manipulating you.<\/p>\n

[Also Read<\/span>: Common Unwanted Behaviors In Kids And How to Handle Them<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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So below are signs that can tell you if your child is manipulative or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Quick emotional outburst<\/h3>\n

Is your child swift in having emotional outburst when you say \u201cno\u201d? If yes, then your child may be manipulating you.<\/p>\n

Emotional outburst includes going out of control, sudden outburst, crying, rudeness, and even aggression.<\/p>\n

They put on these behaviors to confuse you and make you oblige to their requests.<\/p>\n

2. Temper tantrums<\/h3>\n

This is another telltale signs of a manipulative child. This situation is characterized by intense anger for a short period or until they get what they want.<\/p>\n

Some kids may even resort to yelling \u201cI hate you\u201d or saying things like \u201cyou\u2019re the worst parent ever\u201d. Some may even go as far as saying \u201cI don\u2019t want to live with you anymore\u201d.<\/p>\n

Some kids even lay on the floor of the store and cry out loud until they get that expensive toy that they want.<\/p>\n

Temper tantrums are quite common in children but you have to discourage this behavior if it is frequent and your child throws tantrums over little things.<\/p>\n

3. Telling lies<\/h3>\n

Children can play the victim or resort to lying to get what they want from their parents. Some kids can even go as far as playing the victim so others think that their parents are not good enough.<\/p>\n

This act can force parents into providing more than is necessary for their children.<\/p>\n

If you allow this behavior continue without discouraging it, it can progress into:<\/p>\n