2007-03-14 02:08:06 · 4 answers · asked by jada@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, personally, I don't respect a disobedient child of ANY age. If you mean, how do you correct them / deal with the problem, that's another matter.
When a child that young is disobedient, the first thing I do is put them on "time out". (If they are 2, they sit down for 2 minutes, and so on.) After the time out, I firmly but lovingly tell them that the disobedient behavior is NOT acceptable and will NOT be tolerated. I let them know that yes, I love them dearly, and BECAUSE I love them so much, I will not put up with their disrespectful behavior. Whatever punishment you choose if the behavior is repeated (depends on what they've done), BE CONSISTENT and FOLLOW THROUGH. Children of all ages will test the boundaries we set for them. They want to know if you're serious. If you do not stick to your guns with whatever punishment you assign (no tv, take away a favorite toy for the rest of the day, etc), they will walk all over you. They will not only lose any respect that they have for you, but that attitude will carry into their teenage and adult years. They will expect everyone they meet - from teachers to peers to employers - to cater to their every whim and put up with their disrespectful attitudes!
2007-03-14 02:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Romans 8:28 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure you mean by "respect a disobedient child". A disobedient child doesn't deserve respect at that moment. Naughty corner, time out, those things do work if you don't believe in spankings. Just remember - an out of hand 3 - 6 year old is going to result in a totally disrespectful 16 year old.
To be a successful parent you have to be able to out think a toddler. It's not all that hard, it just takes some effort and creativity.
Good luck.
2007-03-14 09:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they have to go in time out if they are doing something they know not to do, or if they are not listening to you. Dont think "oh she/he's only 2, she doesnt understand" because they understand earlier than we think. the problem with time out is they are going to try to get up, have a tantrum etc. just keep setting them back on their bench or corner or whatever, but do not scream and yell because trust me it will make a kid worse. they will try to outscream you and believe me they can. just act like it is not a big deal and say "you can get up and play when you act like a good girl/boy" keep it simple.
2007-03-14 09:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by Arraya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ignore bad behaviour and praise good. Constantly tell them how good they are and how proud u are of them but when they are bad, just ignore them.
They hate it and soon stop doing it.
2007-03-14 09:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by stacey f 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋