i got a problem i got a 2 1/2 year old and when we go outside he is starting to run from me.. he almost got slammed by a car 2 times i dont like him out of my sight..i spank his butt when he runs from me because he scares me. my sister was here this weekened she is 6 and she called me a bad mommy for spanking him..i told her i would rather have my son get a spanking then being smacked by a car...any of ur toddlers do this? and what do you do about this?
2006-09-11 12:08:40 · 9 answers · asked by Deshawn & Keshawn's mom 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
i am pregnant i dont like running after him i am afraid of falling or something
2006-09-11 12:09:18 · update #1
he runs when we go outside to play
2006-09-11 12:15:25 · update #2
give him a time out i have a 3 yr old who used to do the same thing and i told him if he could not be a big boy and listen to mommy then the next day he would be grounded dint think that just because he's a baby he doesn't understand explain to him that he won't play with toys watch cartoons or go outside! need any other advice e-mail me at ashley24148@yahoo.com or if that doesn't work!
2006-09-11 12:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my kids are 3 1/2 and 20 months and they do start to run away. But they never go in the street, I guess that we just made it very clear that this is not to happen. Either you can put him in a stroller and tell him he has to stay in there when you are near the street. Or you could try using one of those kid leashes, although I think they are embarrassing. I usually just don't let my kids play where there isn't a fenced yard. And if I do (like at the park) they know if they go on the other side of the sidewalk that they are going to get a spanking, so they don't do it.
2006-09-11 19:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by mommyem 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm pretty sure that smacking the kid around isn't really going to teach him anything about not running into the street. He's not stupid. Talk to him. And you can grab him firmly by both arms, get down to his level and speak to him sternly - eye to eye. He will understand that a lot more than getting his butt kicked.
2006-09-11 21:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought one of those Elmo toddler leashes from Wal-Mart any time I take my 3 year old son out he's on it unless my husband is with me... I'm pregnant and I can't run 'cause I have some pulled muscles in my back... So far it's worked for me... I don't have to worry about him getting in the road because I know exactly where he's at.... I know some mom's will frown on this method but it works for me and I don't have to spank him...
2006-09-11 19:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Keep the doors shut. Talk to him and make him understand that you need his cooperation to keep his baby sister/brother intact. Ask for some help around the house when he is not busy with books, games, art or any around-the-house activities. Teach him what the big brother should do and must practice it as early as possible before the baby's arrival. Stories about him can make him mellow.
2006-09-11 19:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by tangerine 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all who is the parent in this situation, you or the 2 going on 3 year old? Don't hit its not nice. Grab the hand and don't let go a child should not be punished by a parent when the parent is letting them do what they want to do and see how much they can get away with. If you don't want your child hit by a car you should pay more attention to that child wandering off to go get that car. They don't know you have to be a parent and teach them.
2006-09-11 19:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by Tammy 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Take his hand before you open the door and hold his hand until you get him into his car seat. Tell him in advance what you want him to do, give him something to look forward to - such as....
"We are going to the store, I want you to hold my hand the whole time, if you don't then I won't be able to get your favorite treat for you", or something along those lines so he knows there are consequences to his behavior.
2006-09-11 19:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by wellbeing 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
your not doing anything wrong but remember when your son is about 10-12 it will bw illegal to do it cuz he should nderstnand no but for now it is fine and try putting up a fence or something (when i was that age i lived near the highway and i would alway ge out of the house and crawl the highway til a lady fund me...haha)
2006-09-11 19:12:56 · answer #8 · answered by Stacey 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they make child harnesses you can find them at wal mart or somewhere like that. my 3 year old tried to go to our road and i got her back and used a switch on her little legs all the way back to the house. she hasn't been back to the road since then. those harnesses are very useful and helpful. good luck!
2006-09-11 19:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by shorty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋