My friends 2 yr old doesn't listen to her or anyone else?

Question

I need ideas on what to do or what to tell her to do. Spanking doesnt help and time out doesnt either. Help

Answer 1

I have a 2 year old and the best thing I've found is consistency. Her mother needs to never give in to her on anything she doesn't want her to do or have. That will only let her see that she can get away with things if she keeps acting up. When she puts her in time out and the child doesn't stay, take her back. Again be consistent. Don't give up putting the child in time out until the child finally gives up and sees she isn't going to get her way this time. The mother should make one spot for time outs and always use that same spot, whether it be a time out rug or chair. Because at some point it will get easier and all she will have to do is say,"Go to time out." Just remember, Don't show the child that if they continue the behavior they will get there way. Also, my little girl told me in the store one time that I couldn't put her in the corner for acting up. I quickly showed her that there was a corner to stand in anywhere we went.

Answer 2

They don't call it the "terrible twos" for nothing! Don't say time out doesn't work, you haven't done it right or tried it long enough. I worry that if she doesn't listen, can she hear? Has her hearing been tested? If that is ok, then parenting skills need to be built, I suggest you watch the show with the Nanny, she's really good with kids and getting parents to get with it too.