i have an 18 month old that doesn't talk yet so i don't know what he understands all i know is he doesn't listen to no until i am screaming!
2006-11-13 07:25:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
FYI DON"T SCREAMMMMM. They are not understanding that at all, when you scream the only reason why they stopped is cause you just scared the crap out of them and hurt their ears. and you just caused yourself a sour throat headache blood pressure rise and almost near heart attack. It's not worth it. I must say, when you tell them no, spank there butt (not hard) just enough to let them know you mean it, then turn them around, have them look you in the eyes (try not to laugh)and explain to him/her why you just spanked them, They are never to young to explain why they are being punished. the hardest part will be keeping the straight face, all you see is this little face that is about to cry and all you want to do is comfort them and tell them your sorry and that you love them and mommy is sorry. heck i do that all the time, but i have learned (and still learning) that when you laugh they think it is a joke, so turn your head until you can keep a straight face. it will take time, but it will work. If not then take a toy away for punishment, something he/she really likes. Good Luck God Bless
2006-11-13 07:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Hotonic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have 5 children from 8 years up to 18. Your 18 month old will understand you if you are consistant with him/her. If you start screaming you will always have to scream to get him/her to respond to you. It's all in how you "train" them so to speak. It's about being consistant. If you tell them NO and they continue to do it then tell them No again and stop them from doing what ever it is they are doing. This may take what seems to be a million No's but stay calm and be consistant. It will pay off. I promise. Good Luck
2006-11-13 07:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say No firmly and remove him from whatever he is doing you don't want him to do or have. Being that he is nonverbal, you need to demonstrate what you want along with saying it. He will associate the word "no" with being removed from the situation or having something taken away. Be consistent. You will end up saying no so many times, it will soon become his favorite word.
Don't scream. He stops when you scream because you startled him not because he understands you want him to stop. It ends up making you both feel miserable without accomplishing anything.
2006-11-13 07:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say no firmly. If it is an object you dont want him to have, pick up the object, point at the object and say no. Yelling confuses a child and they soon learn to disregard yelling as just another noise that they can block out of their world. Say no, look disapproving and do it over and over again until the child indicates that he/she has gotten the picture.
After that, pick him up and give him a hug. Also begin to look at his facial features. If there is a little smile or smirk, he has understood no but doesnt want you to know. He wants you to yell and is testing his limits. Just study his face when you say no and look for a gesture that indicates he knows very well that you have said no. A smile is often a clue.
2006-11-13 07:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An 18-month old understands a few words already. If you say NO! with a forceful voice and absolute keep that word, he will learn that you mean business.
Boys are more difficult to train than girls. Keep at it; it's all part of parenting.
2006-11-13 07:28:51 · answer #5 · answered by nancymomkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year previous is familiar with time outs... properly he's familiar with he's being punished , yet watch the words you %. maximum todlers wont comprehend the words day out... I tell my son that he has misbehaved and so he would desire to sit down down in his room and haven't any playtime for this. shop the time outs very short... at age 3 or so not than 5 minutes at a time.
2016-10-22 00:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by turrill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure that when you say no to something you stand by it no matter how they scream or cry at you. Once you break the cycle for them they will know that when they really want something all they have to do is cry until you break down and give in.
2006-11-13 07:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by keeponrollinvw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say "No" firmly. Then either remove the object not allowed and replace it with something that is allowed or remove the child from the off-limits area. Repeat often.
2006-11-13 07:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by seeme1995 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 18 months he's probably just testing your limits. I have one myself and I KNOW she knows what no means, but she'll ingore me or she'll laugh or make faces at me. She's trying to push my buttons. My parents keep telling me to just stick with it. keep working with her and don't give in. If they push you and you give in then they'll learn that if they push you enough that they'll get their way.
Starting time outs at this age helps alot too.
2006-11-13 08:54:08 · answer #9 · answered by lv82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably doensn't understand you when you're screaming, he just stops because you're scaring him or startling him. Don't yell/scream at him. If you say "no" and he doesn't listen then walk over and smack his hand and say "no" again.
2006-11-13 07:29:31 · answer #10 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋