She never listens,even after she gets a spanking,she runs off in the grocery store,she even screams when she doesn't get her way,I'm afraid that my 1 year old is going to start acting the same way.HELP
2006-09-15 06:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by Tiffany M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
mine was the same way, my oldest was just like that and i have a 10 month old. they will grow out of it, she did when she was about 4 or so its a long road to wait but it will pass, hang in there. try a little bit more dicipline maybe and dont give in an inch!
2006-09-15 07:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by tiffany a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a three year old myself and she's acting more like a 2 year old than 3. She's really testing her boundaries now. I think it's just a phase. Remember that each child is different, so just because your 3 yr old does that, doesn't mean that your 1 yr old will do it. Don't be afraid to lay down the line and give her consequences. It's hard at that age, but she'll get it.
Breathe!!
2006-09-15 14:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by Totalconfusion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think spankings are a good form of punishment, but sometimes they just don't work for certain kids. Try a punishment that would truly get her attention. If she runs off in the grocery store, then walk her back over to the cart and make her take out all the sweets and junk food in the cart. Tell her since she ran off, she doesn't get cookies or chips or popsicles. Make her walk back to the aisle where you got them and make her put it back where it goes.
If she screams--just look at her an laugh. It sounds mean, but wouldn't someone look at you funny and laugh if you were screaming for no reason? Just look at her and giggle and then walk off. She'll realize that screaming doesn't get me what I want---it just makes me look foolish.
2006-09-15 14:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 years old one and has been a hard headed since 2. Remember, they will be toddlers temporarily. I mean, she will grow up and you will miss those days. Do not spank any child. Is not recommended. Just try talking if you feel that you want to do something. They will run off, they will scream, they will lay down on the floor, they will brake toys, or push anything because they get upset, or simply cry just for you to see their tears. Just to call your attention to do what they need or what they want. The best of all, try not to take him out to stores or anywhere unless if for fun, like the park or fun places for kids. Those has been my choices until he really grows up. It is been hard for me. I'm a mother for the first time at 40 and I think we need to have allot of patient to take care of this little tiny bodies that God has bless us with. Just be patient, let them play, have fun, try not to go against them with "time outs" neither, just talk, and talk until they understand. But please, don't be too hard, just look a your kid when sleeping, they are "our little angels" sent from heaven and for us to take care of them" Have a good time.
2006-09-15 16:13:17 · answer #4 · answered by AnieFTM40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would forget the spanking and put her in the corner for 3 minutes. Even if you have to hold her there. You have to keep on this or it will not work. My oldest son is now 7 and it has worked with him since he was 2. I only spank my kids when they do something that is life treating to themselves or others. Good Luck!
2006-09-15 16:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by LeeLynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as the running off goes... you can go to toys r us and get a harness..its fits kinda like a vest and hooks in the back and has a leash type thing on it. i used these with all of my children because they would run off. for the listening just be consistent in punishment...meaning dont correct the behavior sometimes and let it go sometimes..i have 4 children the youngest is 3 and is the only boy...he is really hard headed. if you cant get your 3 yr old under control he will pass the behavior on to the 1 yr old..then you will have it double to deal with..good luck
2006-09-15 14:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by KELLY H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch supernanny or nanny 911. They have some of the worst behaving kids i've seen in ages on there. They use techniques to get the children to behave better. You might benefit from it.
2006-09-15 14:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you started wrong with the 3 year old. discipline is something to establish early on. so you need to get a hold on that before she goes to school.
2006-09-15 14:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs Fulton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds llike a right little brat.
try the supernanny way
2006-09-15 14:06:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋