any tips- my 2 year old is freaking out about security

[NHdisneylover]

I guess I am a mean mom but I wouldn't put up with the behavior. If he is scared of taking shoes off, then don't put shoes on him. If he says he is going to have a temper tantrum then give 2 options if you have 2 options-either go thru security like all the other kids or stay home (if that is an option.)

But, this is coming from the mom who had convinced her middle school son that he could be picked randomly for a strip search. The look on his face. Good times.......

I am mean like that too

My child, now 16, has been patted down several times.

DS11 has been patted down a number of times as well (including many times internationally, which makes a US pat down just seem pointless by comparison). I do't fuss about it so he doesn't fuss about it. It is what happens at airports to everyone--eye rolling and rolling with the punches is a good way to handle it--your DD is pretty smart

 

[Heidijs]

I have my own thoughts on this, lots of people told me I should read books, do practice security scenerios at home for my DD4. Every child is different. With my DD, the less she seems to know the better...or they sit and think about it and can start thinking scary thoughts or making it out to be more than it really is. I thought about taking her up to our airport just to walk around a bit but I honestly think seeing the plans taking off might freak her out a little bit...she sees them in the sky all the time and when I said, that will be us soon going to Disneyworld, she gave me a funny look...so maybe that wasn't a good idea saying that... So I just dropped it. We'll go, and when it comes to security, I'm sure there is going to be a line of other kids of all ages going and she'll see how they all do it with no issues so she probably will too..she's a follower in that sense...and when it's her turn, I will make sure I go first as she's more clingy with me that DH. Worse case, they'll let me carry her I'm sure if she throws a fit but she's not one to make a fuss in public, especially if other kids are doing it, she'll want to be a big girl too....I HOPE!!! They always do the opposite you expect them to...I worry more about her reaction when the plane leaves the ground! I hate that part too...