Anybody how do i stop my 17 month old son climbing on my glass coffee table? I have tried tapping his hands (i don't like smacking) I have tried talking to him. Help
2006-07-24 01:29:39 · 21 answers · asked by jules 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
In my experience (6 kids and 10 grand kids) they are normally seeking attention, I would suggest that you just move him and say nothing, he may keep on for ages but eventually he will get sick of it and will probably not try again as he got no reaction from you. I had to do this with one of my daughters who kept getting into our bed and it took about 5 hours but she never did it again.
Cheers
Steve
2006-07-24 01:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 5⤋
The only thing you can do is move it out his reach until he understands he's not to climb on it. Or you could make it difficult for him to climb on it, i,e surround it with things until he is in bed. Smacking is not a good idea as children under age three do not understand why you are doing it. He will soon learn that it is a no go area.
2006-07-24 08:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him something else for either inside or out that he can climb on safely....he's just doing something he loves and instead of stopping him distract him with something more appealing until he is old enough to understand not to do it....you could also store the glass coffee table until he's older and he'll have moved on to something else and it will feel like you have a new table when you move it back in.
2006-07-24 08:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he begins to climb it, say NO
Take him to somewhere else, and when he climbs that treat him with hugs, good boy etc
Or put the glass coffee table away for now. Kids safety is more important..
2006-07-24 08:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by ANGEL-T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take away his rope and climbing gear.
Sorry - it's one of them afternoons.
If he starts to climb, lift him away with a firm No.
At 17 months, they are not quite into right and wrong, so smacking as a chastisement won't work.
2006-07-24 08:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look, you are going to have to grow some courage and discipline your children. A little liht smack is a full proof deterrant. Your child will be a beast if you don't get a handle on him now. Ever see those wigged out parents with 4 kids and all of them are bawling and into things? There ya go.
2006-07-24 08:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by laa_dee_fukin_daa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is part of the growth process. It would be good idea to arrange something for him that is safe to climb. Put the table in attic; if you don't want him to climb on the table.
2006-07-24 08:35:42 · answer #7 · answered by arvind_vyas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glue bits of broken glass to everything it climbs on. The pain will soon teach it to stop climbing.
2006-07-24 08:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce the counting method. Give your son to the count of five to get down or else you'll ... (remove toys, send him to bed, put him on the naughty stair, take away his teddy - whatever works for you). BUT ... and it's a massive BUT ... YOU HAVE TO BE PREPARED TO CARRY OUT THE THREAT!! Never EVER give in. So make sure the threat is a realistic one. It worked for my two kids. I only ever got to five the first time ... sometimes they held out until four but if the threat's good enough you'll rarely get to five. GOOD LUCK x
2006-07-24 08:41:09 · answer #9 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 2 now and it is impossible to stop them climbing! it as a natural part of their growing up! you have to explain that it is dangerous and he could hurt himself. They will have their falls and hurt themselves. Its the only way they will learn. My advice move your table! we had to!
2006-07-24 08:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by i_b_moog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to break this to you, but I've got a son like that and he still does it at 3yo. Some kids are destined to spend a great deal of time in the A&E (E.R)
2006-07-24 08:40:11 · answer #11 · answered by Jenni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋