2006-06-08 11:58:48 · 25 answers · asked by allyn 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
They're testing their boundaries.
2006-06-08 12:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by furious but whatever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how old they are. Up until around 18-24 months, they have no real concept of right or wrong. You just have to remove them from the situation.
Once you can determine they can understand, you have to be consistent. Don't let them get away with something sometimes, but come down hard the other times. This is very confusing and leads to them not really trusting you. Nor do they really learn right from wrong.
2006-06-08 12:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kimberly R. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything is based on relationship. Respect is based on how strong relationship is. Parents need to switch tv off, and spend more time with their kids.
The more time you spend, the more the kid will listen. That's how it worked for me. Don't tell them what to do, but teach them and encourage them by saying positive words to them, reward them and show them by doing the good actions, it pays.
Pay them by hugs, not money or materials. Show much your love has more value than anything in the world.
AND..
Read more books on how children think. Actually...READ more books full stop on self development.
2006-06-08 12:11:51 · answer #3 · answered by Adam Taha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because usually, when you tell them to stop something, it's something they're enjoying. Like colouring on the walls or screaming a song. They're not just gonna stop having fun because you say so, besides, all little kids get some fun out of annoying other people.
2006-06-08 12:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by mxdylan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting down to their level and telling them no. Let them no it's wrong. Don't smack or yell. You can also try giving them a special spot where they go when they are bad. For each year of age, that is how many minutes they should stay there. Isolated.
2006-06-08 12:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by player4722 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids have very short memories,they remeber for a couple of minutes that they are not supposed to be doing it then they forget and go back to doing it again.Trust me i know i have a 3 year old daughter.
2006-06-09 02:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by bobbin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kids are just testing their boundaries. They honestly want to see how far they can go. They trying to get the hang of things here. It is a whoel new world for them, and they are good with rules. It just takes time and patience. :)
2006-06-08 12:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by tanyae2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until the frontal lobes grow together they will know the difference between right and wrong, but will have no control of doing one from the other. Why do you think that the term "terrible 2s" got started?
2006-06-08 12:02:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they know you will let them get away with it! I went to some parenting classes and the best advice i received was, dont' tell your child to do something and tell him if he doesn't he will be punished (spanken, time out, etc..) because then when u tell him not to do something and you don't threaten him with punishment, he will think he doenst have to listen, you didnt tell him he was going to be in trouble. you tell him what to do, or what not to do, if he doenst listen, spank him or put him in timeout, never tell them you are going to. then he knows, I have to listen the 1st time no matter what!!
2006-06-08 12:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by mommy2mymonkeys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most little kids r hard headed and some big kids to sometimes u have to show them what u mean.
2006-06-08 12:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by janice t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I REALLY HOPE YOU ARE NOT A BABYSITTER!!!!
That is the way children behave, and I think it is the adult roll to educate them. Also I can think of teenagers that are worst than kids, drinking and partying!!
2006-06-08 12:19:18 · answer #11 · answered by Edith Avatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋