Does anyone have any tips on helping my 2 year old not to throw things?

Question

My 2 year old won't stop throwing. He throws anything and everything. We take away the object and dicipline him but nothing seems to work. 5 seconds later he just goes to another object. Is this a phase or a problem? any suggestions

Answer 1

He is being 2. My best advice is make him pick it up. It may take time, but he will soon stop.

Answer 2

Beinga mother of three kids i have been through this lots...Yes it is a phase but you also have to get involved in it too and stop the problem b4 it gets worse...what seems to work with my boys is that i took the toys away and told them we don't throw things in a stern but loving type voice and then take the toy away for a few days i always showed my kids this is where it is going to stay and let them now that isn't what we do.....sounds like you are already doing it but you just have to keep being consitant on it and standin gyour ground....also if there are other kids you have it could be a fight for attention also I realize for the age some may say ohh they are young and don't understand but thast what the consitance of takeing them away and puttin gthem in a time out for 2 mintues (one minture per age) it may not work right away but after keeping on it, they will start understandng!! and plus after they have no toys left if it gets to that he will start realizing that it isn't much fun not being able to play with nothing much at all....hope this helps and good luck!!!

Answer 3

I think I do. My son went through a throwing stage at around 2 years of age, and my solution was a firm spank on his bottom, followed by taking away the item thrown, followed by putting him inside his crib for 15-20 minutes to make him aware that he was being punished for his actions.

It took the better part of a month to bring his throwing to an end, but it worked. Even if you don't spank in your home you can still utilize the baby crib or a playpen as a means in which to contain your 2 year old when he throws things. At 2 they really hate not having freedom.

Answer 4

Throw his things around and see how he responds. Does he get upset or think you are playing? If he thinks you are playing then he thinks you are playing with him when you dicipline him for that. Id say that you need to give him some time out a min or two and make him sit somewhere when he does it. Apparently he is active and two min will seem like a lifetime if you make him sit without something to touch.

Answer 5

Take away something that he values, and give him time outs in his room (or in a place where there's nothing fun). He might be *testing the boundaries* to see what he can get away with. It's important for children to learn that the parents have the authority to set those boundaries. Boundaries should be realistic though, and a no-throwing rule seems pretty realistic to me. Raising your voice is perfectly ok, but spanking should be an absolute last resort. Be attentive and consistent with him.

Answer 6

Your 2 year old throw things because he is in control of the situation. He knows throwing things gets to you.

If you ignore him and say things like if you throw that again, you will not going to get whatever he is crying for.(e.g. something he asked for). If he still do it, then remind him what you just said. e.g." Okay I told you if you throw it, you will not go outside." In other words, if you give a warning and delay doing it, he will continue because he knows you are not serious.

I used to deal with young children who like to bush the limit about things, but children have no other ways of getting what they want from a parent or adult. The perfect revenge is put up some behavior show like your son.

All the best.

Answer 7

Remove from his range anything you do not want thrown. This will pass as long as there is no reaction. Reactions stem from the child throwing things that could create a mess or a hazard, so take everything other than stuffed animals and nerf balls and put them out of reach. Then let him throw what ever he can reach and don't react to it at all.

Answer 8

This problem is very easy but takes some finesse. Give him every thing you can find for him to throw, balls, frisbees, water sponges, anything that is ok for children and ok with you that he isn't going to hurt himself or his surroundings. Give him laundry baskets full of things and say " these things are for throwing " . That will also give him some controll and you some piece of mind. When he does go to throw something that is not in the basket tell him " that is not ok to throw" go back to your basket to get something. You will have to repeat it several times but it will be ok. Also allow him to Pick Up what he has thrown and put it back into the basket. Children love to pick up things and that will also give him control over what he is doing. Alot of outside activity for this child may be necessary as he seems to be real active. Good Luck.

Answer 9

Be thankful he knows how to throw things away.

I wouldn't worry about it or discipline him to much he's only 2! Before you or your husband take the trash out just glance through it, double check for items that shouldn't be in there.

He will outgrow it, don't make a huge scene over it as he will continue to do it that much longer. Why not clean house with him and show him where everything belongs and let that be his special chore.....Putting everything out of place where it goes.

i would also give him things to throw away so he will learn what goes in the trash!!!!

Answer 10

Ignore the throwing totally. It sounds like he likes your negative reaction. I would start playing with something else, like a coloring book, dancing to music, or blowing bubbles and encourage the positive behavior. "I like how you're blowing bubbles!" Or, "You are coloring so nicely!" Ignore the throwing, even if he throws the coloring book. It sounds like a phase. Just keep praying for patience -- having kids is a wonderful experience. This will pass, just keep ducking out of the way!

Answer 11

both. dont ignore it, or he will do it in the future and you will end up being someone who has to call on the nanny to fix the problem. even though school is two years away for him, it is a good idea to change things now so you dont have to worry about them all later. make him sit in the corner, indian-style with his hands in his lap and nose to the wall. if he gets up and does it again, take his toys away one by one "because youre afaid its going to get broken the way he throws things around" start with the ones he adores most. if he still continues and it is soft like a squishy toy, throw it right back at him, but harder. then sit him out in time-out. MY OPINION THOUGH.