I have a 13 month old boy who I am trying to teach the concept of no too. Will he just one day get it?
2006-09-25 03:48:31 · 18 answers · asked by marirene74 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
trust me honey, my boy is 13 mos. too, and they already get what no means, and they know why you are saying it, and they remember what you are saying it about. keep trying, their main goal is to test the waters. babies, esp. boys at this age are mischievious and they want to know just how far they can push to get their way or get disciplined. i know its hard to not gt frustrated, but just think, it could always be worse, the terrible 2's are still in the near future!! but yeah, dont underestimate how smart that boy is!!! he knows what he's doing, so stick to your guns, and good luck, i'm with ya
2006-09-25 05:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by joo_0420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 13 months, you are not so much disciplining, as you are trying to teach what is right and wrong. It's when they get a bit older, and are able to understand the consequences of their actions, that you have to deal with disciplining. When they know they are doing something wrong. At 13 months, just repetitive action can help them learn what is off limits and what is not. Such as taking them away from something they are not to touch.
2006-09-25 04:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 14 month old daughter and we are going through the same thing right now. When she gets into something I frimly tell her no maam and set her down on the couch. You have to be consistent though or it won't work. I have done this before with my 4 year old son and he is a very well behaved little boy. If putting him on the couch in "time out" for about a minute doesnt work you might try gently spatting his hand.
2006-09-25 03:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by kjclaycamp82 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
With my children, at 8 months, I would say a very stern "no", after the second time I will hit the hand just hard enought to make an impression along with another stern "no", eventually (it shouldn't take very many times) the child will look at you before he goes to do something he has been told not to, at that point you can either say no or shake you head no (which I have done many times) and it works great.
Good Luck
2006-09-25 16:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by Pam of Ga 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i always said "no" in a very firm voice and made him sit down wherever he was (as long as it was a safe place) for a minute. then i showed him what to do correctly or tried to divert his attention somewhere else. studies have shown that you can actually start with discipline at 5 months old, as long as it is in a gentle way and there is to be no yelling. only firm voices and body language. that's what i did with my son and he is a little angel (most of the time)...
2006-09-25 04:00:05 · answer #5 · answered by ♥sweet♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children learn yes really well. If he's doing something that thrills you do a big song and dance. If he's doing something that you don't like then take it away and give him something that is okay to have. Say 'you can't chew on the electric cord, but you can chew on this toy'
I'm doing this with my daughter 16 months old.....She's really good
2006-09-25 06:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by momoftwo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diligence and a lot of repeating!!! They will get it eventually, I have a 17 month old and finally he understands what exactly the word NO means. It will take time, but also when they understand that meaning, they will let you know things they dont like or want with the word no!!
2006-09-25 05:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by stokes7575 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mommy I Wish
Mommy I wish I could put this in grown up words,
so you would really understand how much you mean to me.
I know I’m just a little girl right now,
and I don’t know all the things you need.
I wish I could pick you up and hold you,
like you do when I’m hurt or feeling sad.
‘Cause I know sometimes it’s hard for you,
to punish me, when I’ve been bad.
I wish I could give you all the things we need,
and I wish I could go to work for you.
So you could stay home and play,
and do the things you like to do.
Mommy I love you, and I’m so proud too,
and wish that all the little kids in the world,
could have a mommy, just like you.
Mommy do you know my biggest wish of all?
for all that you do.
I wish and I pray everyday,
that I will grow up, and be just like YOU.
By: Kenny P. aka-Cobra
2006-09-25 06:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Cobra 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Disciplining a 13 month old isn't much use... they're still babes! Diversions always worked for me.
2006-09-25 03:53:44 · answer #9 · answered by mama_bears_den 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well children are very dependant on the parents at that age and if you try giving him time out maybe in a play pen or crib. for a limited time like 5 minutes. Yes he will scream and yes he will fuss. But if you start now it will be easier later have faith and pacients you are that mom
2006-09-25 03:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by weldergooroo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋