My 3year old son lacks concentration, how can i change this?

Question

My 3 year old son has no concentration, when he is spoken to he will focus on something else alot of the time, usually when the television is on, I've tried turning it off, but then he'll find something else to focus on. It gets very fustrating especially when I'm trying to teach him things. What can i do to make him concentrate in what I'm saying. Also he finds it difficult taking NO for an anwser, and usually ends up having tantrums.

Answer 1

3 year olds aren't supposed to have a huge attention span. But you should be able to get his attention when you are talking to him.

Get down on his level. Touch him on the arm or shoulder. Say, "look at me please" or "eyes on me please" and when he does, tell him whatever it is you need.

Have you considered that he might need his hearing checked?

Answer 2

Well it sounds like it could be a couple of things.. first it could be that you are not being stubborn enough with him. As a teacher of young children they do not get it the first time around. You have to REALLY engage the kids by being the most animated thing going on in the room so they can't HELP but pay attention to you. The other thing is to switch tactics OFTEN...if you are talking you get 2-3minutes max... that's all they can handle. You can also usually only teach ONE idea at a time. They do not have the focusing skills that older kids have. Another more severe reason may be that he MIGHT be showing the early signs of ADD. (note the caps are for emphasis only :) )

Answer 3

It's called selective hearing. Probably normal, defiant 3yo behaviour. Independence is good eventually, but learning it can cause many a frustrating moment for parents. Power struggles help a child find boundries. Don't play. Lay down the law without hositility & stick to your guns with a smile on your face. No means no.

Answer 4

Read somewhere that when giving instruction ...
Adults require 3-4 times repetitions to get the idea.
Children require up to 7 times of repetitions to get the idea.

So, your situation is normal. Need to keep it short, because kids their age do behave that way. Repeat yourself at least 7 times before any tantrum.

Answer 5

HE is three......completely normal for a 3 year old. Although tantrums are normal u should start addressing them now maybe try a thinking chair (alternate to the naughty corner)..........Make sure that u give him simple clear instructions and ask for him to look at you while your talking....get down on his level and do this....repeat yourself as many times as necessary without yelling or raising your voice.

Answer 6

My son is eighteen months old and he oftentimes has little erections even as he's having his nappy replaced or in the tub, lol (i imagine its the chilly air that does it). Its only organic, like men get morning timber or occasional puzzling ons for no reason. Little boys ALL like to play with their willies, lol, my son will grab his the minute his nappy is off! hostile to its only organic - they are exploring their bodies, they do no longer recognize its no longer acceptable to finish that in public yet! As for the boobs remark - back, he doens't recognize its no longer acceptable to ask that (and definitely some children are nevertheless breastfed so boobs are a good convenience to them)!

Answer 7

I think you should give him some time.. hes only 3 years old.. all babies are like this they're not interesting in learning things they want to explore.. you should teach him to take no for an answer otherwise he could get spoilt.. don't always give him what he wants.. try to give him some time..

Answer 8

Lots of patience! Little boys are naturally slower at everything. reward him where it is due and remind him when he forgets and do whatever it is with him make your time together fun! He'll be grown and gone b4 you know it.

Answer 9

hes 3 for godsake let him grow a little it will change