How can I discipline my son?

Question

My son is 4 &1/2 smacking or time outs just dont work and have tried taking his toys off him, help!!!!

Answer 1

u know u smack ur son which is not just bad its extremely bad your son wont turn out good if u spank him u know thr are parents who were spanked when they were lil and they think they turned out fine but if u compare him/her with a guy or girl who wasnt spanked the guy or girl who wasnt spank look happier..ppl always put it with bible thing look the things werent same in that period this period is advanced its bout being broadminded not being looking at the past..when a kid is 3 yrs or less he dont know anything hes exploring the world and sometimes he get a lil cocky or brake something and when hes smacked for it he will stop exploring things cuz he will be afraid of spankings ur kid will have behaviour problems if u will spank him like being hardcore or something u spank ur kids he will spank his this thing keep on going going and going and thrs a possible chance that one of ur grandson is gonna feel bad bout it and he can become a depressed guy or a criminal try out the truck thing give him lil trucks or stickers if hes bad take it away from him or just tell him that hes hurting his own parent dont use spanking it can kill your kids..

Answer 2

Don't give up on timeouts....consistency is the most important part...and remember it's going to get a little worse before better when you start a new discipline b/c until now your child has been doing it his way and is going to really push you to see if you will stick to your guns or if he can break you
Give a warning that you don't like his behavior and that he will get a time out; choose a time out spot and make child stay there (# of minutes = age)..if child gets up, bring him back over w/out engaging in conversation (this may mean you have to bring him back 15 times the first few times you are trying this b/c he doesn't think you'll follow through).....also, make the discipline fit the behavior...if he's riding his bike in the street, take his bike away for a day....if he is being rough with his toy, put that toy up for the day....and seriously, watch supernanny on abc on monday nights..she is great!

Answer 3

I believe in the timeouts, even though you say they're not working. Be patient and consistent. No yelling. Everytime you interact with him, be on his level and talk stern but low voice. Don't let him up until he acknowledges what he's there for and apologizes. Make sure during normal play and interaction that you're very encouraging and positive. The more positive you are, the better as he'll want to please you because that's the reaction kids are ultimately looking for.

Answer 4

Make him understand that it's moms way or nothing. Make him sit in time out for 5 minutes, if he does it again, put him there again.
I have this problem also, so what i did was gave him a good reward chart and when they got 7 good stickers, they got a reward, for my kids it works, but let me say i have one that nothing seems to work for, so i have to spank him every now and then. Then he's an angel. and i hate to spank! but sometimes it gets there attention, when nothing else will.
You need to start with the basics, why is he acting that way? is he bored, is he mad, is he just overly tired????
look for signs that make him act up.
good luck

Answer 5

when my daughter acts up or does something wrong we have her sit on the floor .. turn off the tv and have ur child sit away from the toys have them sit by u facing u .. and tell them chris cross applesauce hands on ur lap ... and have them sit there for the amount of time that there age is .. and when i say chris cross i mean indian style sitting if u know what that is .. and when they sit there they can cry but they cant talk ...... and every time they dont listen while there on time out add on additional minutes .. works every time ..

Answer 6

put him in the corner not in his room because thats where his toys are. set the timer and watch him make shure he does not get up if he talks or gets up set the timer for another 5 min. or give him 3 strikes (like baseball) so count down once hes hit that 3rd strike then he cant do somthing he likes (such as tv) for an hour or so. hope that helps :)

Answer 7

Take him to his room and tell him he has to stay there for 4 minutes and if he comes out take him back and start all over it works

Answer 8

Beat his hiney and make him sit on his bed to think about his behavior.After 10 mins go in there and ask him what he did to get punished and why he did it,when he tells you his anwers make him apolijize b4 he can come out.He is old enough to know what he can and can't do,so he still needs to be punished for unacceptable behavior and applauded for good behavior.

Answer 9

no desserts, or go to bed early. That is a difficult age - have patiece! It gets better!

Answer 10

well when u hit them they think it is ok to hit back...be harder with the time outs..tv off...1 minute per a year old...i wouldnt smack or hit then it just tells them its ok to hit...