my grandson aged 18 months is always smacking us and other children,we have tried saying NO,sitting in naughty chair etc but he just laughs also into snatching toys etc any ideas how to stop him we are worried he is going to start biting next help appriated.
2007-03-23 07:33:04 · 8 answers · asked by casha1 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
With children under 3 it is a million times more effective to prevent the behaviour then to discipline after the fact. Kids do not develop the skills to redirect their behaviour until around three. Which means even if they know something is wrong, they don't necessarily have the skills to prevent the behaviour.
So hover when you can and at least say a sharp NO when he is ABOUT TO, or looking like he is about to smack. Then quickly distract him with something else.
2007-03-23 07:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger, my mother put a feeling of fear of her, in me. I knew from a very early age that if I acted out, I would get in trouble. It seems as your grandson doesn't have any fear of consequence. There is nothing happening to make him not want to be so aggressive.
You may need to try physical discipine to gauge it's effectiveness. None of your discipline methods are being accepted by your grandson. The best time to experiment with different discipline methods is now, while he's so young. The younger a child is when they learn something, the more and the longer they retain it.
2007-03-23 14:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by Honey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would watch an episode of Super Nanny. Serious, I think she's really smart.
I also saw a technique once where you sit on the ground, put him between your legs facing away from you and hold his arms down, repeating in his ear softly not to hit people.
2007-03-23 15:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not going to fix it unless where ever he is learning this from gets changed. I read somewhere that if you gently but firmly squeeze his hand when he does it might help. Also might help if you note your actions to what he is doing, maybe he is doing it because or your response. Cause and effect is really fun at this age. Good luck and God bless
2007-03-23 15:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Ama A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consistency with discipline. I am paying for that right now with my 3 & 4 year olds... I wasn't consistent with them at all. Now I am being more tough. When I say that I'm gonna do something, I do it. Or when I tell them to do something they better do it. So far, it's working great. :)
2007-03-23 14:42:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
grab his hand look him right in the eye and say NO in a very , very stern voice, then set him down for a time out or take the toy from him, he will eventually figure it out.
2007-03-23 14:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more stern with him and let him know who is in control. By the sounds of it right now he thinks it's him.
2007-03-23 14:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Super Babe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
time out, each and every time!
2007-03-23 14:37:51 · answer #8 · answered by samira 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋