frustrated mom
2006-08-17 06:14:59 · 13 answers · asked by mamma of 2 girls 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
They listen just fine. The trick is getting them to mind you. That takes patience and some stubbornness on your part. You need to establish that you are the parent and not their friend. Firm and calm directions and corrections go a lot further towards achieving the goal than yelling and losing control. Be consistent with what you expect and what you will not allow. Make sure the other adults in the home do the same.
Good luck!
Will D
Enterprise AL
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2006-08-17 06:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Will D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, have you been thorough in disciplining her from day one? If you've let her/him go off and do her/his own thing from the time she/he could walk... you're going to have more of a problem keeping her/him in line now. Assuming she/he knows the word no... first off, take a moment to breathe. I feel strongly that children can pick up on their parents emotions.. If you're getting angry and frustrated, she/he will too. Calmly and sternly kneel down to her/his level. Tell her/him that she's/he's being bad and she/he needs to listen to you. MEAN IT! not one of those, "oh, honey, stop that"'s Explain to her/him what s/he's doing wrong, even if s/he doesn't understand what you're saying, using a strong even authoritative voice will get through to her/him. Good luck
2006-08-17 06:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by rachael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but if you find out PLEASE let me know. I have a 4 year old who didn't listen to ANYTHING from 16 months to 3 years... I now have a 15 month old.. he's going to be 2 soon.. I need some tips too. .so when you pick the best answer.. send me a PM...
lol
2006-08-17 06:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by Imani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd have to agree that consistency is the only way to go about it, if they think they might get what they want they will try repeatedly. but some kids are wired not to listen so you have to try extra hard and never skip a beat, best of luck to you
2006-08-17 06:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urgh..i think anyone would be thrilled to have the answer to this question.
I have a four year old daughter and 2 year old twin girls, and to top it off am pregnant again..get this..BY CHOICE.
i love kids, just remember, try not to raise your voice, but to simply change your tone
2006-08-17 06:32:23 · answer #5 · answered by crazyy4youu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is luck, and depends on the child, my little girl is brilliant at listening, I raise my voise fairly loud when she is naughty, but I am normally a fairly quite person, so it kinda shocks her a bit and she realises, but as I said I think I am fortunate!!!!
2006-08-17 07:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by SLR33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL! I know how you're feeling. I finally had to get into my daughter's face and let her know who was boss. I still have problems with her being 3, but once I raise my voice to a certain tone, she knows I mean business.
2006-08-17 06:21:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try being a parent and not their best friend. You can't just demand respect one day out of the blue. It has to be established from day one.
2006-08-17 07:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by bajoverga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop what it is you are doing. Get down on their level. Gently place your hand on their arm or shoulder. Speak slowly and concisely and make them look in your eyes while you speak.
2006-08-17 08:09:46 · answer #9 · answered by stargirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard to get my 6 year old to listen to me just be consistent she will come around.in a two year old usually a distraction is better than trying to get them to listen.
2006-08-17 06:28:04 · answer #10 · answered by samwise25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋