Locked Out By the Kids??

Question

My 2-1/2 yr old twin boys constantly lock me out (of the car, rooms etc)

Does anyone have a similar experience?

wow - they have never had the keys to the car, i should have explained that they lock my power door locks when i am trying to open the rear door to get them out, even though i have the keys, the remote is not as fast as thier fingers

Mr. Smurt & i agree with not spanking

they know they are in trouble, so i guess it kind of like "why should i when i'll get in trouble anyway" type thing

Answer 1

1st off DO NOT spank the kids they for one are only 2 1/2 yrs. old and children should never be spanked under any situation as contradicting others who wrote on here!!!! If they lock you out it is ok....yes this is a frustrating situation but you will get over it!!! This is away for children to express themselves let them have fun they are only children once. If you get really annoyed by this you can sit them down and tell them how you feel!!! You could also send them to time out to think about what they have done!!! Overall let your kids be the teachers and learn from what they do. If they take your keys have a backup pair ready!!! Please whatever you do for punishment do not spank your children...teach them by timeouts, talking to them, and/or another thing you might try is lock them out and see how they feel and then explain to them how you felt and let them explain to you how they felt to be locked out!!!!

Answer 2

and you have yet to punish them for it in a way that will get them to realize you do not appreciate the behavior????

do you realize how dangerous it is for a child to lock a parent out of a car, esp if the keys are in it and possibly running?

by not punishing them effectively, you have turned it into a game for them...a very dangerous game. What if one of them ends up hurt behind that locked door?

If they do it again, you need to lay down the law. Take something away from them for a week, toys, tv, favorite dessert, something you know they will be miserable without so that they learn a lesson. And continue to take things away until they stop the behavior.

Answer 3

Carry a key at all times. I was locked out once by my 12mo old child. In the apartment they have a screw in lock for additional security on the sliding glass door. I went out to do laundry(they were designed to be outside) and she screwed it shut. She hadn't learned how to do it the other way. I learned not to shut the door all the way the next time. Thankfully the management had an extra set and the neighbors were able to watch her while I ran there.

Answer 4

Keep locks on doors that need it - front and back entry doors, your bedroom, rooms they shouldn't go in. Remove doorknobs or whole doors from rooms that are safe. This will destroy all their fun.
Make up a keyring with keys for all the secure rooms and the car, one for you and one for husb, and keep them in your pocket at all times.

Answer 5

my sister doesn't have locks on the doors inside the house. i never asked why though. even on the bathroom door, if you want privacy you pull the drawer by the door open. i've never noticed any of her children to try and lock anyone out of anywhere though. hm...

Answer 6

You're the parent. Spank their little giggling butts. If you don't take charge right now and scare them into some respectful behaviour......then wait till you see what your little darlings will do for fun when they are 16.

Get a grip on the situation NOW. Make them believe that you have eyes in back of your head. And if they ever raise a hand to you, make sure to spank them immediately and hard enuff to bring tears to their eyes.

You can't let this go on and expect to be happy or have happy and well-adjusted kids.

Answer 7

yes my son has done this to me (he's almost 4 now). He's locked me out of the house, he's locked himself in the car, in his bedroom, and even in a public restroom. He doesn't do it now because I spanked him but they are just having fun they really don't understand what they are doing is wrong. Don't let the other comments make you feel bad. It doesn't make you less of a mother. It happens and kids will be kids!

Answer 8

Nope sorry I'v never experienced that with my 2 year old. If she ever did that to me I would stop it right away by spanking her little behind and she would never do it again. That is extremely dangerous and they should know that it's really bad behaviour!!

Answer 9

Never. They are old enough to know better. If my son did this he'd get his butt spanked.

Answer 10

wow, i just had twins. is this what i have to look forward to?? lol. i have a two and half year old girl also, she hasn't managed to pull any of that yet though.