2006-12-27 18:20:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Please, please, please don't spank him. That only teaches that violence is an answer to a problem. Two years old are just naturally rowdy and the best thing you can do is bear it and wait a few years until he settles down. He is probably trying to get your attention with bad behavior, so maybe you should try more quality time with him. Ignore him when he is naughty and praise him and play with him when he is good. He will get the message. Kids are pretty smart......
2006-12-27 18:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by nesmith52 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
for one kids aren't supposed to be quiet. if you want a quiet kid, you should have gotten a plant instead. as for being naughty, he's 2. he's curious and is testing his limits and what is right and wrong. you need to be patient of him, and most of all be consistant. if he does wrong tell him what he did wrong, come up with an action that will happen everytime he does something wrong. consistantly give him the same consequence for his behavior and he will learn eventually not to do the things you are speaking of being naughty. and don't forget to praise him when he does right. that speaks more and does more for behavior than anything. all 2 year old's are stubborn, and it's not going to get better from here. find a form of disipline that works for you, but i do not condone spanking, try other methods such as time out, taking a toy or privledge away as better ways of controlling a 2 year olds behavior. these little guys have all of these feeling and emotions, and all the new stuff their bodies can do so well. don't ever hinder that, just teach him there is a time and place for everything. a 2 year old does not understand what they are feeling and what they are doing wrong until you tell them. and how you treat them now will shape how they act as adults.
2006-12-28 02:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by cagney 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to make him quiet. Maybe he needs your attention. After giving him quality time, and he's still naughty, then look at what your feeding him. If that doesn't work, then just be patient and make sure there are consequences for his bad actions. Tell him if he does that again, he will sit in the chair for 10 minutes. (A lifetime for a 2 year old). And then follow through. Make him stay in the chair. Then let him out. Stay with the same thing, dont keep changing it. He will know what to expect.
He will never be perfect though so choose your battles.
2006-12-28 08:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, most all 2 year olds are stubborn. That is normal. He is starting to become his own little person and also finding out how far you will let him push you. When they get older the quiet kids are the ones who are most scary because you have no idea what is going on in their minds so I would not be in such a hurry to "make him a quiet kid"
2006-12-28 06:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a "time-out corner"? It should be in out of the way area where he can be alone and think of he did. I firmly beleive that spanking is not the answer. You need to stand firm with him and let him know you are the parent and he is not the boss. Taking away favorite toys for a day or two also works. If he acts up while out, take him out of the enviroment and soon he will become tired of having to leave early. Well I do wish you much luck!
2006-12-28 06:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by rebecca e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there ....you are not going to like this bit but ....at this moment that is what he is meant to be doing .......that is why it is called the terrible 2's have you tried a chart that you and him make together that has down one side things that he has to do like clean his teeth ,help tidy his toys away ,help mum with the shopping ,help dd with cleaning the car you get what i mean ...and at the end of the week if you really behave and get lots of stickers ....and here is where it really works you get a special treat ,......but that can be any thing from going to the park ,to a toy whatever he really likes ......if you praise the good behaviour and time out the bad stuff he will get it and to a 2 year old 2 mins on a step when you could be playingwith youre favourite toy is a long time or the other one is he doesnt get to watch his favourite programme and the next trick to this is stick to it and do not back down to this little sweet heart he will not like it at all to begin with.......but he will grow up to be a great child .....hope this helps good luck and take care xx
2006-12-28 02:32:35 · answer #6 · answered by a parent hows been there !! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to make a 2 yr old quiet - its not in their nature, especially a boy. He's full of the joy of life & exploration. Pls accept him for what he is. And please buy a good book re child-rearing so that you and your son will enjoy his childhood. He'll be a happier & more productive person when he's an adult, too.
2006-12-28 02:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by Judith 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
R u sure he is the problem and it isn't how you handle the situation.
If you are talkign about the terrible NO's
try making things ask him to do stuff rathe rthe n you asking him...i.e....Billy your carseat really wants a snuggle its soo lonely....Billy your potty wants you to sit on him and give him some pee and poop he's crying becasue he is so sad becasue you don't ever sit on him....Billy your toys want to take a nap they are so tired can you put them to bed....etc
2006-12-29 00:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
time outs are very effective, especially if they are reinforced with a loud clear voice.Be consistant, the same punishment for the same offense each time, no laxity. only by repetition will a child of this age learn.
2006-12-28 02:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by ye old basher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
discipline him early otherwise you will have troubles later.
Get a male to be a role model for him...husband or male partner or family member.
2006-12-28 06:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋