the best way to discipline a 2?

Question

for things like throwing things at people,sharing,and turning the tv off while everyone is watching a movie.

Answer 1

make sure not to yell, but make it clear the behavior is not ok. Most of the time when a child that age acts out it is for attention, and yelling counts as a response for them. It may be negative to you, but to them it's just loud attention. Try spending more time playing with your child and make sure they feel that you think they are as important as some movie. I have the TV problem with my son sometimes when everyone has been at work all day and he feels that we havent played with him at all. He'll turn the TV off and say "look at me look at me"

Answer 2

Time outs are the way to go. We have been doing them enough now that my son, who turned 2 on Friday, now responds to the threat--Do you need a time out? If he still misbehaves, I follow through every single time. The tv is off (if he was watching), no toys, no books, nada.

Stick with it, we are finally seeing a result in that we can let him know that his behavior is unacceptable by telling him he is headed for a time out.

I don't know about the discussing it with him. He is a very smart 2, but I don't see him getting me trying to explain the actions and consequences of throwing his truck across the room.

Answer 3

first you need to let the child know that it is not ok to do these things. After explaining this to the child, ask the child if it is ok to those things. If the child continues to act out, you should let the child know that they will be punished for the act. Put the child in time out for 2 minutes (at 2 children should only be given time outs equal to their age) each time they act out. If it doesnt get better after that, you might have to tap the childs hand or leg, just enough to give a little sting.

Answer 4

Throwing things at people shouldnt be tollerated at all. If your philosophy includes spanking, then that behaviour rises to the level of a spanking. But if you are going to spank, you need to make sure they understand why they are getting it, and you need to do it in a loving way. No beatings! This is a two year old. They need to fear the consequences for bad behaviour but not fear you. If you dont believe in spanking, take away anything that means anything to them, but make sure you do it right away. Two year olds are smart, but they also forget things pretty quickly because they are so active.

Answer 5

Remove him from the room--time out for no more than 2 minutes (! minute per year of age). Even though he may not understand, explain why you are putting him in time out. Say, "NO throwing (or whatever)" BE CONSISTANT! After 2 minutes allow him back in the room. If he does it again, give another timeout for 2 more minutes.

Answer 6

Is killerdogs retarded or what "you don't discipline 2 yr. olds"
I can only imagine what it is like at her house.
I've always found "time outs" to be very effective it only hurts there feelings and not there butt,which never had much affect on my two.

Have A Great Day!

Answer 7

Start using a time out chair. Watch the nanny it is a very good show.

Answer 8

time out, send them to their room, no desert, no park field trip. DO NOT encourage this behavior AT ALL or you will have your hands full when the child gets older. It is our job, as parents, to guide our children to do the right thing.

Answer 9

routine, routine, routine, having a good routine helps them feel safe they know whats happening next, set boundaries and stick to them something that is wrong is always wrong, and avoid negative re-enforcement, don't give them attention for bad behavior,but praise them for good, two year olds love to be told they are great, lots of cuddles and hugs, enjoy your children when they are good,it think children on a whole like to please. but remember you are the boss, they will do what you let them do be consistent

Answer 10

KIDS WILL BE KIDS!!! YOU DONT DISCIPLINE 2 YEAR OLDS.