Hunny, Never forget that you're the one in control of your child's life. Decide on the values that are most important to you to teach your child and live by them ALWAYS. Kids will push parents as much as they can, little by little. You need to be strong and consistent with your child, ( If Apply )-- > also talk to your hubby about the problem and ask him to help you. You both need to be in the same page. When your child tells you NO! When you ask your child to do something or anything, punish your child in time out 1 minute per each year or at little bit longer. if your child fights the time out, be persistent and put your child back what it belongs, also take away your child favorite toy; it will take you maybe days or weeks, all depends on you,. Never show your weakness. If you do this, your child will know that you are serious and realize that is not worth it fighting. Your child will cry and tell you maybe things to get your soft-inside feel guilty, so you can feel sorry for him/er and gave up. If you gave up, him/er will win. Never compromise those values or give them up for any person or situation, even when it seems as though that the only way to get what you want, (Not to be bother, or because you don't wanna hear him/her cry or scream) You may win in to the short term by doing this, but never in the long run. As human you have potential and ability. Use them wisely, and as best as you are able and everything you desire for your child to be, if you are true to those highest ideals in everything you do and say and by how you response on your child's behavior, then success is guaranteed and that aspect of your life.
Good Luck!!!
2006-08-17 09:07:27
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answered by TRANSLOPEDIA 4
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The most important thing you can do is set clear, CONSISTENT boundaries. This is not a "quick fix" solution. It takes time and effort. If you tell your child that something will happen if they do not do what you want them to, make sure it is something that you can follow through with, and do it every single time!
I do NOT recommend using the saying "just wait til your father (etc) gets home..." this is one of the worst things you can do, as it is saying that you have no control over the situation, and of course they will play up for you.
If you decide to use a time out method, make sure that it is NOT in their bedroom... this is not a punishment, as they have too many toys to play with, it should be in an area, that they have nothing to do but sit. The time they spend there, as a general rule should correlate with their age.... ie 3 minutes for 3 yr old, 4 minutes for 4 yr old.
Make sure your tone of voice is very firm, you do not need to shout... often if you actually lower your voice, it can have a much bigger impact!
So just remember consistency, consistency, consistency! And Time and Effort!
2006-08-15 21:57:27
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answered by spinksy2 3
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Find out what the child likes and maybe decline him that. That may be a computer, candy or just going out for the day. What age is the child? Remember you can more bees with honey than vinegar. I do not recommend thrashing the child.
2006-08-15 08:44:21
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answered by righton 3
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I have a son with autism and I have to do this all the time. Take away a fav thing of the childs. Like a toy or no tv for a day.
2006-08-15 11:34:44
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answered by ice38034 4
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Try the separation method. Children that young hate to be alone, and then there is the timeout rule that seems to work well. When all else fails hope there is a parent or Guardian that believes in punishment and use their names; I'm Gonna Tell...
2006-08-15 08:46:18
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answered by leroykohn 1
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depends on the age of the child . for a toddler i would try time out ,for an older child take away privileges, especially something that he or she really likes to do
2006-08-15 09:18:44
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answered by Anonymous
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go down to his or her level and speak calmly. If you are on his or her level he or she will be more receptive to listening than if you are hovering over top of him. be patient and it takes practice. these tings don't come over night. Be sure not to take you frustration and anger out on him or her as its only a child and you are modeling how to react to conflict by being calm and assertive
2006-08-15 13:23:15
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answered by bookizzie 2
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if the child does not listen, he or she is either unable to get your message, for physical reasons, for example , too young, or psychological reasons, for ex , too excited about something, too preoccupied with something very interesting,...
there are also situations when they are simply not used to discipline at home.
separate him or her from the others, calmly offer a quiet task to perform, let him her be sure you are paying attention be kind encourage
2006-08-15 08:52:26
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answered by Anonymous
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look on tv for a programme called Super Nanny great tips and they work!! its from the uk sorry dont kno if u r but thats a good place to look
2006-08-15 08:46:04
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answered by bootlepete 2
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Positive reinforcement.
2006-08-15 08:40:14
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answered by Anonymous
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