my son is 15 mos old and just wont listen does anyone have any suggestions to get him to listen?

Answer 1

First off, you need to be firm with your discipline. Once he sees that you're serious he will learn not to do it again. Example: Tell him he has to sit for a minute or two if he does something "bad" and stick to your guns!! I know its hard to be tough on your little one but it will only benefit him in the long run!!

Answer 2

i'm a single mom with a 3 1/2 year old so the "just won't listen" is a common problem hahah...What i have found helped a LOT was to make sure she understood what it was i was telling her. Toddlers do better if they watch your mouth when you talk. Just make sure he is looking at your face and you are out of distraction when you tell him something. Also make clear whats happening and set a "if you do this...this will happen" scenario and stick to it..im now able to take my toddler through a grocery store and she will happily hold on to the cart. Never thought it was possible!! Hope this helps.

Answer 3

ok well, first of all he's only 15 months old, they don't listen that well at all at that age. not even at the age of two. patience and persistance are the two main things you need to keep in mind when dealing with a fifteen month old. don't talk to them like a baby, talk to them like you would a five year old, just normal, talk to them and tell them things that are ouchies and what burns and what's a no no and things of that sort. make a big deal out of it and eventually it will sink in. but never forget that he is only 15 months, it's going to take a long time to get him up to speed. but be patient, he'll come around eventually :)

Answer 4

He won't listen. He's too young. But I found that using simple comands and getting down to their level works so you can look at them in the eyes helps. And unfortunately, he may be in the terrible 2s early. I have two daughters, my oldest (who is now 14) got stuck in that faze from 1 to 4. My youngest daughter (who is 5) never went through it! But they will always outgrow it. When they are this young they want to test you and get into everything to taste/explore the big world.

Answer 5

Look him in the face when you talk to him. Get down on his level. Say his name and tell him simply in one or two words what you need him to know. Redirect him with gentle actions, not just words, if he is doing something unpleasant to be around (screaming at Walmart) or dangerous. He is very young to be "listening."

Also make sure that you are reading very simple books, playing simple games, and making life pleasurable most of the time with your words. Talk to him about what you are doing around the house, in the car, at the store. If all you do is correct, he will NEVER listen to you.

If you have ever seen any of the Peanuts cartoons, remember that most of what you say sounds like "blah blah blah blah blah" to them.

Answer 6

At 15 months? Good luck! Listening is something that is learned over time.

Answer 7

You more than likely have lots of toys in your home. If he does not mind you, tell him that you will take away his favorite toy.....then when he does NOT mind, take away the toy and tell him WHY you are taking it away. Tell him if he minds you, you will give his toy back to him. When he minds you, make a big deal about him getting his favorite toy back. I have seen this method work time and time again. My grandson lost his riding firetruck because he would not take a nap. The first time he took a nap, when he woke up, it was outside his door and he was thrilled. It CAN work. Good luck...

Answer 8

15 mo olds are not able to listen to people.
consider if your expectations are realistic.
manage him by positive rewards.

Answer 9

at 15 months they dont liston

Answer 10

consistency, clear cut rules. is he talking or does he understand what you say pretty well? like, would he understand a time out?