how do I discipline her when she thinks everything is funny when she gets in trouble (she is only 2)?

Answer 1

Not to be mean but she will stop laughing when you smack her on her butt. HARD!!!

Answer 2

A 2 year old's environment is supposed to be safe and secure. The only reason I could think of where a 2 year old needs disciplining is if she is endangering herself - like climbing onto tables for example. The key is to not allow her to do it - EVER. Don't just say no, you have to get her down every time and also intervene before she even gets a chance to climb. and say no at the same time. She will challenge you and keep trying to get away with it - if she can! Kinda like training an intelligent dog - consistency is required. A 2 year old doesn't really have a concept of being naughty, that is why she laughs. And for goodness sake - don't you dare smack a 2 year old's bottom - that is sick! As for other behavioural issues, a good example is always a good educator. Demonstrate good manners and kindness towards others. If you smack a 2 year old, she will smack you back! She learns what is acceptable behaviour by your example. I can guarantee you that the little bratty kids that smack other little kids at the park or playgroup are the ones who get smacked at home!

Answer 3

Find a little chair, mat, or corner and put her in time-out. But only for 2 minutes. Ignore her, unless she gets up-then just sit her down and not say anything to her, and start the time over. After that, qet down on her level- face to face- and say clearly why she is in trouble. If she does it again, take a prized possesion (like a toy or movie) and place it in a box, put it WAY out of her reach, and put her in time out again-but add a minute. When she does something good, then give the item back, and explain what she did that was good enough to warrant a return. That's what I do. It works, for the most part. But I have a TV box of stuff that has yet to be returned...

Answer 4

Time outs work like a charm. They are hard initially, because the child will keep running away, but if you are persistent and hold a straight face, it does sink in. And you have to stick to your guns. Don't be mean, just be stern and tell them why they are on time out. And you do one minute for every year of age, so put her in time out for 2 minutes, maybe in a corner sitting on a chair. Don't face her against a wall, but let her look at all of the things she is missing out on for being fresh. Then after two minutes, ask her to apologize and if she won't tell her she is free to leave the time out as soon as she apologizes for what she did (and state what it was that she did). Then give her a big hug and tell her how happy you are that she said she was sorry and tell her you love her. It works with my kids. They actually cry worse with a time out than a spank!! Good luck!!

Answer 5

Hitting a child is not the way to discipline them. It will only scar them emotionally in the end. When your daughter is acting up, sit her on the steps or another out the way place for as many minutes as she is old...in this case 2 minutes. Tell her "you are on the steps because (you wouldn't listen to mommy)" or whatever the case may be. Once the time is over, go back and tell her again why she was in time out and give her a hug to let her know you are not mad at her, you are mad at her behavior. Also, a good thing to remember is positive reinforcement. When she behaves, use encouraging voices and congratulate her or give her a treat (M&Ms work great for mine!)

Best of luck...the 2's can be hell, but they grow out of it.

Answer 6

I have 3 boys and all of them are different. One I barely had to say a word to and he obeyed. The other I had no choice but to smack his bum, he did dangerous things from toddlerhood and wouldn't listen to any reasoning, the third I had to hold sternly and explain, but never had to discipline physically. So, you are the parent, you decide what is best. One thing that always worked with all my boys is that I took away something they liked a lot until they acted correctly. I also rewarded them often when they did something good and I had them on a point system with stars or stickers since they were really little.

Answer 7

Time out- get a little stool and put it in a corner - when she misbehaves she goes to the time out stool- at 2, 3-5 minutes will be an eternity and enough of time to teach her what is right and wrong...also....don't smirk, smile, giggle or laugh or she's got you- her actions cannot be construed as funny to you or you will never get her to behave and have discipline-- that goes for anyone else in the house when this is going on........good luck to you.......I personally don't believe in spanking of any kind and I raised two great girls, 23 and 26. You don't have to spank- time out and as they get older, denial of privileges- a tv show, a movie, etc....good luck

Answer 8

Every child has a favorite object she wont think it is funny if her favorite toy gets taken away for a while.

Time outs always worked for my kids. I would make them sit in a chair no toys no TV nothing. If they tried to get up I would sit them back down and time would start over or I would add time.

Answer 9

2 is a time that they test limits theirs and yours. Dont smack her please- you want her to respect your authority, not fear it. You will have to at times physically remove her from the 'scene of crime' to show you mean business. I usually sit my son down in one corner of the room for a minute or two and once I have calmed down- so the time out is more for me than him, then I sit down with and tell him very firmly what is never to be done again. But as with daughter now 6 and now my son, 2 year olds can only be taught with repetition.

Answer 10

Do you remember back in the day when children got lashings for there behavior, sometimes you have to but do it when your not angry, and hard enough that the child knows your not playing, just make sure you tell them why and not to do it again. you have to start early or when they are 4,5,6,or older they wont listen or respect you. This is why so many kids are getting into trouble. I KNOW THAT WHEN YOUR CHILD GETS OLDER YOU DONT WANT TO BE IN FRONT OF A JUDGE., BECAUSE YOUR KID IS BAD SO HANDLE IT NOW. You cant blame nobody but yourself.

Answer 11

you are lucky that your child has a great sense of humor. never discipline with your hand or out of anger. guide her. you can try removing her from a situation, telling her no, and picking your battles.