Hi people is it normal for a 16 mths old who enjoy throwing things he could get hold of. Toys, water bottles, almost anything he can reach. And oso likes to open the wardrobe take out all the clothes and throw them all around. I try to scold and beat his hand, but he don't seem to be scared. Or is he just unable to control himself, what can i do to him
2007-02-08 02:15:31 · 14 answers · asked by rainbobowrain 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
time out in solitude is the only thing that will work, strip his room and make him sit there till he can pick up whatever he threw. Let him cry, it's okay to be angry, but he has to learn how to listen.
2007-02-08 02:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes it's normal. He is just dicovering what happens when you throw things. My 18 mth old is doing the exact thing right now. When I scold him he smiles or laughs. I stopped scolding him and stopped making a huge deal of it. I nicely ask him to not throw his toys because they are going to break...the last few days he has throw alot less. Also he maybe doing it to get your reaction....so don't react
2007-02-08 03:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, sounds normal. You have reached a stage where you need to be VERY ACTIVELY disciplining his unwanted behavior.
A better way to make him stop throwing is to pick him up and say "stop throwing" and redirect his attention to something more appropriate.
You will have to do this many times every day for a while. He will learn to control his impulses in time, if you discipline consistently. Good Luck.
2007-02-08 02:25:40 · answer #3 · answered by not yet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal, my daughter done the same thing, she hit her terrible two's early as well. He is more than likely very smart already, because he is already trying to find out how the world works and enjoying all of its small wonders. My daughter is 2 now and is very intelligent, so instead of being angry all the time, just think about how smart he is for already exploring the world, it will only get worse as he grows older but he is precious so just cherish him, and take breaks away when you can because your patience will run even thinner as time goes by and he explores more and more. Good luck, and welcome to parenthood, this is just the beginning, you have a long road ahead of you!!!lol
2007-02-08 02:22:34 · answer #4 · answered by Tabatha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not only normal, it can be the bane of your existance for a while. Give him plenty of time to unpack stuff that you don't mind and try to keep other stuff out of reach/ locked. He is still very young and is not doing this to drive you crazy. We put towels on the bottom shelf and let daughter unpack those over and over. We just tossed them back in unfolded and lived with a chaotic towel shelf for a few months.
2007-02-08 02:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's normal and an important part of his development. Don't scold him, just try to make a game out of picking up the mess so he can learn to help clean up
2007-02-08 03:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by RIVER 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't beat his hand! As frustrating as it is, this is normal toddler behavior. He's actually learning motor skills when he throws things as well as cause and effect. As for the drawers, he is learning as well.
Kids at this age are discovering so much. Why would you punish him for it? Toddlers make a mess. It's okay.
2007-02-08 02:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 21:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds normal to me. Do you have some bouncy toys he could toss around, balls and such? Those might amuse him until he gets through this phase. Beating his hand will serve no purpose.
2007-02-08 02:23:26 · answer #9 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son is 15 months and he gets the biggest kick out of throwing things. he especially enjoys throwing them at the dog. my son also open our drawers and takes out everything he can get ahold of. it's normal, they're just learning.
2007-02-08 02:19:41 · answer #10 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its very normal for kids of this age. also this is the time to train the children. Get some professional help or community classes. , and do a favour for you and the child.
2007-02-08 02:20:28 · answer #11 · answered by Iqbal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋