my son is 16 months and is normally very well behaved, happy, obedient, etc. lately (the last couple days or so) he has been mean, hitting people, throwing things, if you ask him to do something that he would normally do he looks at you like your retarded then throws his head back and laughs. he makes bigger messes, is overall more mean, rebellious and rude! he doesn't get babysat, no one in my home is like that, and he doesn't watch t.v.!! help! why is he like this and what can i do to fix him??
2007-02-27 15:53:29 · 20 answers · asked by lynn 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Haha, welcome to the Terrible Twos!
Some of the things that will help are:
1) consistency
2) setting firm limits
3) limiting the number of times you have to say "no"
4) allowing as much independence as possible
5) giving your son choices with options that are acceptable to you
...I could go on and on about all this, but those are some of the more important points. Good luck!
2007-02-27 16:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its sometimes called the terrible twos. They often get frustrated and throws themselves around and generally learning how to push buttons. Put a positive spin on situations, change his point of view or train of thought. He also needs to have consistency is his schedule throughout the day and talk to him. He is growing up and its not a fix. It is a lifetime project, with good days and bad days. Explore his talents and things he likes to do. Enjoy him when he is good. My grandson and I would watch supernanny together seeing those really bad children acting out. The next time he cut the fool I told him I was calling supernanny to come take care of this problem. lol He straighten up right away. Watching the other children throwing fits and acting bad gave him a new view of how it looks. He did not like it and he does not do it. He is now 5 and ready to go to school.
2007-02-27 16:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Miki M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read this for children under 3:
After lunch or nap depending on the child's age...Have exercise time. You do jumping jacks, role over, sit ups, pull ups, and running in place for 15 minutes. It is fun and they let out aggression that begins to happen as they develop. * works the hormones they are getting for growth.* the growth pattern in or around 2 years of age is very high. Some call it the terrible 2's.
2007-02-27 16:07:32 · answer #3 · answered by charontheloose 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like his world is expanding and he is trying to figure out just how much he can get away with. Decide what school of discipline you are going with and stick to it. If he throws something you tell him "No, we don't throw things inside the house. If you do that again you are going in your crib for a time-out." Then if he does throw again repeat that you don't throw things in the house and he was going into time out. Definitely reward positive things, but negatives should have consequences too. At our house if our 2.5 year old doesn't pick up her toys when we ask her to and mom or dad have to do it the toys go out of reach for a couple of days.
2007-02-27 16:58:04 · answer #4 · answered by n2mama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if nothing tramatic happened, then he is just testing the waters to see what you will do and what he can get away with. My daughter acted up everytime she hit a 'independent growth spurt' starting at 3 until 7. Then she accepted that i wouldn't take that behavoir. But she tried everytime she developed enough to need more independence. It can be very normal. It will continue or subsize depending on the displine style you choose
2007-02-27 16:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 15 months now and we are having the same problem. But fortunately, it seems like he has good days and bad days and the terrible twos haven't fully hit yet. I do wonder what happens to my wonderful loving son, when the demon possessed moments hit. Ride it out, stick to your expectations for behavior and you'll get through it.
2007-02-27 16:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by The Wonder of It all 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter did no longer walk till 14 months. He could be hesitating from leg soreness yet i could think of it may difficulty him each and all of the time and on a similar time as crawling. he's possibly in basic terms somewhat intimidated by utilising this new physique place and action. See a doctor with regard to the evening crying to rule out soreness and ailment because of the fact the reason. The ingesting...young little ones pass with the aid of all varieties of ingesting strategies and stages from the time they commence solids with the aid of to somewhat previous being infants. possibly provide him some style in his milk like strawberry and sneak some meat and or cheese in with the salad.
2016-10-02 02:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by launer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is having some hormonal changes, which is why is is acting up. The terrible twos can be very hard on both you and the family. This your opportunity to set the boundaries before you lose him. You can find alot of internet sites having to deal with parenting for his age.
2007-02-27 15:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by Don't Know 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like he's entering the terrible twos early. i'm going through a similar situation with my 18 month old.
2007-02-27 15:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going on 2 and testing his limits. Rules need to be made and stuck too. Give attention to him when he is good. Time out or ignoring him when he is bad. Each child is different. All children need boundaries and rules.
2007-02-27 16:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by make the momma crazy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋