He throws EVERYTHING!and touches everything hes not supposeto.... i yell NO and STOP IT... and he either laughs or runs away and comes back to repeat it.... What the hell do i do?
2006-10-13 20:05:33 · 11 answers · asked by soleilmoon_2001 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You are in the terrible twos from what it sounds like. He is testing his boundaries and seeing how far to push you. They like to push buttons at this age too. Go to his level and explain to him it isnt ok to do this. Time outs are more effective than spanking, because it is so hard for them not get up and they want to be where the action is so to speak. time outs should be for 2 mins with him. Good luck. remember you are the adult though. the more mad he sees you get the more fuel he gets.
2006-10-13 20:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by amandaped25 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do don't just simply put things up. Kids have to learn to follow rules..I know parents that when they go visiting they grab everything in site and set it up so there kids don't throw/break it. Yelling doesn't work alot especially if he's used to it. A firm voice, especially if it's delivered at his level should help. If he's in a throwing mood then maybe take him outside with a ball and let him throw that, or roll a ball back and forth between you.At this point it's a game for attention, it will get better..honest..
2006-10-13 20:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by Moon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this same problem. I found that if you yell and scream about it, they do it more, but if you just ignore them and let them know that it does not bother you, they stop. They do it for attention and they know that if you are mad, then they are getting attention, even if it is negative. Another thing is to put anything that is breakable and valuable that you do not want wrecked onto a top shelf. They always find a way to reach the counters (my son uses couch cushins for stepping stools)! It seems also that boys are a little more rowdy than girls. Just try not to feed into it and I am certain it will stop soon. Good Luck and I hope this helps you!!!!
2006-10-13 20:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by fatiima 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal, however he is at an age where he understands NO, and STOP I have experienced this with MANY MANY children (not mine)
Simply having a firm voice can go a long way, direct eye contact is also a way to go. Children tend to have a short attention span so if this does not work try time-out, or possibly taking away favorite snacks or objects that your child enjoys until you reach your desired behavior, it may take some time, but it just might work.
2006-10-13 20:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Breann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mentioned that when he does something 'bad' you yell no or stop to him and he laughs. No the question is, do you follow through. If you just yell at him to stop and he doesn't, you need to go to him a disipline him. Maybe a time out (and make him stay there) even if he gets up a thousand times, put him right back on time out until he understands. And do this eveytime he does something bad. Eventually he is going to get tired of the battle, but you HAVE TO BE PERSISTENT. Another suggestion to his throwing things, especially if its his toys, take them away from him. When you are disiplining him make sure he knows why. Tell him, you are going on time out because.....
good luck, terrible twos are fun. I have been through three sets of them.
2006-10-13 20:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by Lynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh, the testing years.......
Time out is often effective in some children. Though some ages are still too young and do not comprehend the whole time out concept, even if it is explained to them. I will put my kids against the wall a minute for each year of their birth, ( 2 yr = 2 min ). If the explaining then time out doesn't work then it sounds like it is spanking time.
My pediatrician says 2-3 firm swats on the diaper is not considered child abuse, then tell the child why you did it and that the BEHAVIOR is bad, not the child. For instance say " Tommy, your behavior is very bad.", not, "Tommy, you are very bad.". say this to them in an even, yet firm tone and try not to have an angry or mad look on your face when you say this, for some reason it proves to be quite effective.
Oh and P.S. ~ Welcome to the terrible two's :).
2006-10-13 20:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Fire 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all stop yelling, that's WHY he's laughing. He's a toddler, he is doing what toddlers do, trying to get your attention and you're giving it to him by yelling. You have made him successful in pushing your buttons and you've put a toddler in control. When he misbehaves put him in time out...or do what I did. get a child gate, put it in the doorway of his bedroom and put him in the bedroom. But stop yelling because you look funny when you yell...another reason he is laughing and heck if I were a two year old I'd think it was funny if one of my parents handed control of a situation over to me...
2006-10-13 21:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He wants to play with you.Don't you get it?He laughs,runs and comes back to do it again.Make time for him and just play with him for a while.When he has enogh of you,he'll leave you alon for a little bit.
2006-10-13 21:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the things away. give him a lot of space by removing things from the room. he will run around a lot and evetually get tired and sleep.
2006-10-13 20:16:37 · answer #9 · answered by Charu Chandra Goel 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He is two pure and simple! Have fun!
2006-10-13 20:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋