My two year old son will laugh at me when I tell him no for doing something wrong. I tell him firmly that he's done something wrong or I'll just tell him no. I also follow up with a warning such as a time out. However, he will laugh at me as I get on too him. Is there anything that I am doing wrong and why won't he respect my authority? I am going done to his level and being firm with him but he just laughs at me. Help me...please!
2007-07-08 03:40:14 · 7 answers · asked by amagroomertx 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
he's testing you.. at that age is when they start testing to see what mommy and daddy will and willl not allow them to do. Ever heard of the terrible twos? lol. There it is. This is the year of testing and you have to show him that you are autority...
as for the person above me, spanking is not the problem. I will never spank my kids... I know people who have respectable kids who they never spanked.
It is going to take time, but use other forms of punishment. At 2, he should be in timeout for no more than 2 minutes. Up the timeout to each year he gets older. Also tell him that when he's bad, he can't watch t.v. or play his toys.. and stick by this rule. It will take time.
Also, times when he's good, make sure to compliment him and show him that you are excited that hes being such a good boy. Make sure to play with him and spend time with more so this year, and when he starts doing something you don't approve, tell him that it doesnt make mommy happy.This is going to take a lot of time, patience and effort on both your part and the fathers part, if he is in your sons life.
I know parenting can be hard, I am a new parent, but I raised my youngest sister and can understand how hard it is.
On the other hand, make sure to spend some time to yourself, treat yourself to a spa, get your nails done, or go to the movies by yourself and have a close friend or a relative watch him for a few hours. You need some alone time sometimes, or you will go crazy.
I noticed that I needed some alone time when I started talking to my coworkers in baby talk. I didnt mean to, but they even said I need some time away from my daughter to relax me and give me a break.
There are always people out there close to you who will love to give you some time to yourself.
Most of all, be patient, this is the terrible twos stage of his life, and best of luck to you.
2007-07-08 03:54:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mami 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you dont smile too? At 2 he may be confused or may be just laughing at his misbehavior - not your attempts to discipline. You are doing the right thing by following up.... if you dont you are a goner. Maybe time out is not that bad for him. Hit him where it hurts ( and I dont mean spankings) - there may be something he really would be sorry to not have - like TV or outside play or a fav toy. If this doesnt work, a quick spank may not be unwarranted.. just to let them know it is a possiblilty...
But stay with it! FOLLOW UP always! Never give a punishment you are not willing to follow up on either.
It will be worth it in the end. Good Luck!
2007-07-08 04:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You better get a grip on this fast. Get a place for time out ( not his room ) have a naughty chair there and a timer. He gets 2 minutes on the chair for naughty behaviour. If he thinks its a laughing matter, keep adding one more minute every time he laughs. If he gets off the chair put him right back on it.
If he gets off three times, you give the skin of his bottom two spanks on each side of it with your hand. Then place him back on the chair. Start the timer again, and repeat the process over if necessary till he learns respect.
2007-07-08 04:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by connie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its time to step it up a notch! Taking away his favorite toys or ALL his toys might be effective he needs to understand that you are not messing around and once he sees all his **** is gone he might get the hint i have 3 kids 6,5,2 i did it all bymyself with the first two and with my experience you need to start NOW before it gets out of controll forget terrible twos thats no excuse for laughing in your face its an excuse for meltdowns at the grocery store! Seriously try bagging up his toys and see his reacion.
2007-07-08 04:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When he laughs at you, do not let him see that he's irritating you. Be calm and firm and even tempered, and follow through. Ignore the laughing, he's trying to get to you. Be sure you give him lots of attention and praise when he's behaving well, and when he goes to time out, he'll be missing out on that positive attention, which will make it more of a punishment. The most important thing is follow through, follow through, follow through!
2007-07-08 04:11:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ever heard of a good spankin
2007-07-08 03:43:58 · answer #6 · answered by angelbri 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ever heard of the "terrible two's?" Welcome to the club.
2007-07-08 03:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋